A qualitative systematic review on the experiences of homelessness among older adults

被引：8
作者：
Om, Phuntsho [1 ,2 ]
Whitehead, Lisa [1 ,3 ]
Vafeas, Caroline [1 ]
Towell-Barnard, Amanda [1 ]
机构：
[1] Edith Cowan Univ, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Bldg 21,Level 4,PhD Room, Joondalup, WA, Australia
[2] Khesar Gyalpo Univ Med Sci Bhutan, Fac Nursing & Publ Hlth, Thimphu, Bhutan
[3] JBI Affiliated Grp, Ctr EvidenceInformed Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare Practice, Joondalup, Australia
来源：
BMC GERIATRICS | 2022年 / 22卷 / 01期
关键词：
Homelessness; Older adults; Ageing; Health and wellbeing; Experience; Needs; Qualitative; Systematic review; HEALTH; PROGRAM; PEOPLE; LIFE; MEN;
D O I：
10.1186/s12877-022-02978-9
中图分类号：
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要：
Adults who experience homelessness for an extended period of time also experience accelerated ageing and other negative impacts on their general health and wellbeing. Homelessness amongst older adults is on the rise, yet there are few systematic reviews investigating their experiences. Thus, this review classifies and synthesises qualitative research findings of studies published between 1990 to 2020 that have examined the needs and challenges of homeless older adults to elucidate their journey of homelessness. Seven papers met the requirements for inclusion. Three main themes were identified in the review: - (1) Pathways to homelessness, (2) Impact of homelessness, and (3) Outcomes and resolutions. This review collates current evidence on what is known about the experience of homelessness among older adults. In this study, homeless older adults identified a wide range of challenges associated with the experience of homelessness.
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