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Kerman N, de Pass T, Kidd SA, Mutschler C, Oudshoorn A, Sylvestre J, Aubry T, Henwood BF, Sirotich F, Stergiopoulos V. Programmatic and Organizational Barriers and Facilitators to Addressing High-Risk Issues in Supportive Housing and Housing First Programs. Community Ment Health J 2025; 61:661-673. [PMID: 39424753 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-024-01373-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/21/2024]
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Risk management is an important component of service delivery in supportive housing and Housing First programs. However, there is no evidence on the implementation of risk management approaches in these settings. This qualitative study examined what service providers working in supportive housing and Housing First programs in Canada identify as the programmatic and organizational factors that affect the prevention and management of high-risk behaviours and challenges (e.g., overdose, suicide attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, falls and fall-related injuries, fire-setting, hoarding, apartment takeovers, violence, property damage, drug selling) in their programs. In-depth interviews were completed with a purposive sample of 32 service providers. Data were analyzed using an integrative approach that incorporated techniques from qualitative description and thematic analysis. Four thematic factors, which were comprised of various barriers and facilitators, that affected management of high-risk issues in supportive housing and Housing First programs were identified: [1] flexibility in addressing risk issues; [2] early identification of risk issues; [3] built environment and housing location; and [4] resource availability. Overall, the findings underscore how service providers aim to identify high-risk issues promptly, beginning as early as referral, and that their capacity to effectively do this and intervene accordingly is dynamically shaped by various aspects of the program model, environment, and availability of internal and external resources. Yet, the findings also highlight how risk management approaches may conflict with other programmatic goals and values, and the importance of considering these collectively. Systems-level changes to strengthen programs' capacity to prevent risk and implications for future research are discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nick Kerman
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Candian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Dozier ME, Chabaud S, Krafft J, Nix CA, Schaff B, Yee K, Stewart MG. Psychosocial impact of hoarding symptoms in college students and the potential for early intervention. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2024:1-7. [PMID: 39303074 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2400566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Objective: Hoarding disorder is a chronic and progressive psychiatric disorder that often begins in adolescence and early adulthood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of hoarding severity on college students' psychosocial functioning and possible methods of early intervention. Participants: Undergraduate students (N = 363) at a large public university in the United States. Methods: Participants completed a self-report battery that included their parental history of clutter, perceptions about possible interventions for clutter, and standardized measures of hoarding severity, psychiatric symptoms, and psychosocial functioning. Results: Hoarding symptom severity predicted significant unique variance in emotional support and companionship, even when controlling for comorbid psychiatric symptoms. The main reasons endorsed by participants for disorganization of their objects despite adequate storage space were "lack of time" (37%), "easily distracted" (26%), and "procrastination" (34%). Conclusions: Emerging adults may benefit from early intervention focused on time management, attentional control, and consistent motivation.
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- Mary E Dozier
- Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
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El-Sayed MM, Taha SM, Abd-Elhay ES, Sonbol HM, Amin SM, Hawash MM. Cluttered spaces, strained bonds: Examining the correlation between hoarding symptoms and social functioning among long-term care facilities older adult residents. Geriatr Nurs 2024; 57:23-30. [PMID: 38493597 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Symptoms of hoarding, such as the inability to part with possessions, leading to significant clutter, are commonly observed among residents in long-term care facilities in Egypt. This behavior significantly impacts their social interactions and functioning. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between hoarding symptoms and social functioning among older adult residents in long-term care facilities. METHODS The study employed a cross-sectional survey on a purposive sample of 300 older adults. TOOLS Saving Inventory-Revised and Functional Idiographic Assessment Template-Questionnaire-Short Form were used. RESULTS The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between hoarding symptoms and social functioning (r = 0.682, p < 0.000). A linear regression analysis supported this correlation, establishing hoarding symptoms as a significant predictor of social functioning (adjusted R2 = 0.32). CONCLUSION The current study highlighted that a significant proportion of long-term care older adult residents displayed moderate hoarding symptoms and compromised social functioning. A noticeable positive association was observed between hoarding symptoms and social functioning. These results underscore the potential impact of hoarding symptoms on various aspects of social functioning. Given these findings, long-term care nurses should comprehend the various facets of compulsive hoarding behavior and devise effective strategies for assessment and intervention. Establishing support groups within these facilities could provide a platform for these residents to share their experiences and coping strategies. This could reduce interpersonal conflicts and argumentativeness and foster emotional expression and intimacy.
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Kerman N, Kidd SA, Mutschler C, Sylvestre J, Henwood BF, Oudshoorn A, Marshall CA, Aubry T, Stergiopoulos V. Managing high-risk behaviours and challenges to prevent housing loss in permanent supportive housing: a rapid review. Harm Reduct J 2023; 20:140. [PMID: 37775776 PMCID: PMC10542260 DOI: 10.1186/s12954-023-00873-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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Permanent supportive housing is an effective intervention for stably housing most people experiencing homelessness and mental illness who have complex support needs. However, high-risk behaviours and challenges are prevalent among this population and have the potential to seriously harm health and threaten housing tenures. Yet, the research on the relationship between high-risk issues and housing stability in permanent supportive housing has not been previously synthesized. This rapid review aimed to identify the housing-related outcomes of high-risk behaviours and challenges in permanent supportive housing settings, as well as the approaches used by agencies and residents to address them. A range of high-risk behaviours and challenges were examined, including risks to self (overdose, suicide/suicide attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, falls/fall-related injuries), and risks to multiple parties and/or building (fire-setting/arson, hoarding, apartment takeovers, physical/sexual violence, property damage, drug selling, sex trafficking). The search strategy included four components to identify relevant academic and grey literature: (1) searches of MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, and CINAHL Plus; (2) hand searches of three journals with aims specific to housing and homelessness; (3) website browsing/searching of seven homelessness, supportive housing, and mental health agencies and networks; and (4) Advanced Google searches. A total of 32 articles were eligible and included in the review. Six studies examined the impacts of high-risk behaviours and challenges on housing tenancies, with overdose being identified as a notable cause of death. Twenty-six studies examined approaches and barriers to managing high-risk behaviours and challenges in PSH programs. These were categorized into eight types of approaches: (1) clinical, (2) relational/educational, (3) surveillant, (4) restrictive, (5) strategic, (6) design-based, (7) legal, and (8) self-defence. Consistent across all approaches was a lack of rigorous examination of their effectiveness. Further, some approaches that are legal, restrictive, surveillant, or strategic in nature may be used to promote safety, but may conflict with other program objectives, including housing stability, or resident empowerment and choice. Research priorities were identified to address the key evidence gaps and move toward best practices for preventing and managing high-risk behaviours and challenges in permanent supportive housing.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nick Kerman
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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