Cognitive impairments and the prevention of homelessness: Research and practice review

被引：46
作者：
Backer T.E. [1 ]
Howard E.A. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Human Interaction Research Institute, Encino, CA 91316
来源：
The Journal of Primary Prevention | 2007年 / 28卷 / 3-4期
关键词：
Assessment; Cognitive impairments; Homelessness; Intervention; Prevention;
D O I：
10.1007/s10935-007-0100-1
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摘要：
Cognitive impairments can increase significantly a person's level of risk for becoming or remaining homeless. Five topics are explored that address these impairments in preventing homelessness: (1) the nature and estimated prevalence of cognitive impairments among people who are homeless, especially those with vulnerabilities like mental illness or substance abuse; (2) the multiple origins of these impairments; (3) how these impairments impact services for people at risk for homelessness; (4) good practice approaches to handling cognitive impairments in homeless shelters, supported housing programs, and other service systems for people at risk for homelessness; and, (5) important research and practice issues requiring further action. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
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页码：375 / 388
页数：13
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