Improving program implementation and client engagement in interventions addressing youth homelessness: A meta-synthesis

Curry, Susanna R.; Baiocchi, Arturo; Tully, Brenda A.; Garst, Nathan; Bielz, Samantha; Kugley, Shannon; Morton, Matthew

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105691

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“…A good example is functional family therapy, where initial rollouts in Washington State failed to replicate the initially observed evaluation outcomes due to poor implementation ). This underpins a consistently observed challenge in implementing the four youth homelessness programs identified in this review that showed the highest evidence -the requirement for strong organisational support for programs to be implemented with fidelity and skilled staff with required implementation expertise (Curry et al 2021). In their review of facilitators of service implementation and youth engagement in youth homelessness services, Curry et al ( 2021) identify both organisational and staff factors to be key facilitators.…”

Section: Early Intervention (Insufficient Evidence)mentioning

confidence: 75%

“…An important implication emerging from the current review is the consistently observed requirement for strong organisational support for evidence-based programs to be implemented with fidelity to their intended design and skilled staff with required implementation expertise (Curry et al 2021). Specifically, organisational policies have been identified as important in shaping the quality and quantity of intervention implementation.…”

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confidence: 97%

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Evidence on programs to address youth homelessness

Toumbourou¹,

Heerde²

2021

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This Evidence Check review looked at the grey and peer reviewed literature related to the effectiveness of programs to support children and young people (10-17 years) at risk of homelessness. It aimed to identify key features of effective programs, core/common elements of the included programs and in establishment and rollout, and challenges and facilitators. Twenty programs were included, with 4 rated as “evidence based” and 7 as “promising”, 9 were considered to have insufficient evidence. Programs were also categorised into the following themes – in descending order of evidence: family therapy, intensive case management, service capacity building and early intervention.

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Section: Early Intervention (Insufficient Evidence)mentioning

confidence: 75%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Evidence on programs to address youth homelessness

Toumbourou¹,

Heerde²

2021

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“…To code the data, the research team used thematic analysis. Thematic analysis is a flexible qualitative approach that allows for both inductive and deductive coding (Braun & Clarke, 2006; also see Curry et al, 2021; Thomas & Harden, 2008). The research team employed a hybrid method by incorporating both a descriptive and interpretive approach to data analysis (Elliott & Timulak, 2005).…”

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confidence: 99%

A metasynthesis exploring the role of masculinities in close male friendships.

Vierra,

Beltran,

Robnett

2023

Psychology of Men & Masculinities

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Research suggests that certain masculine norms such as toughness, emotional stoicism, and homophobia can make it challenging for boys and men to form close friendships. This is concerning given that boys and men who do not successfully develop close relationships may experience outcomes such as reduced self-esteem and impaired psychological health. The purpose of the current metasynthesis was to synthesize studies that focus on the role of masculine norms in close male friendships. The present study focused on a corpus of 28 articles comprising a total of 2,034 participants from Western countries. Thematic analysis yielded two overarching themes that illustrate the different ways in which boys and men negotiate masculine norms within their friendships: (a) enacting traditional norms and (b) compartmentalizing to resist masculine norms. Implications include the development of novel interventions that can be used to motivate young boys and men to critically analyze problematic aspects of masculinities and thus forge stronger friendships.

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“…Connection to an advocate appeared central to youths’ positive experience. Curry et al [ 63 ] noted that youth often identify strict program rules as barriers to engagement, and struggle with understanding and completing necessary forms and requirements to access community and governmental supports. Youth in the RRH trial felt they could easily contact their advocate and ask them for assistance with a range of things, on their own terms.…”

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Lessons learned from housing first, rapid rehousing trials with youth experiencing homelessness

Slesnick,

Brakenhoff,

Bunger

et al. 2023

Addict Sci Clin Pract

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Background Youth, 18 to 24 years, experiencing homelessness (YEH) are recognized as having developmental challenges dissimilar to older adults. Yet, research on efforts to end homelessness and prevent or intervene in drug use and mental health problems among youth have lagged behind that of adults. The Housing First (HF) Model which underlies Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) has become preferred over treatment-first models. Methods and results We provide an overview of PSH and RRH studies to date and summarize our current understanding of their utility for use with YEH. Finally, we review our team’s current and past randomized trials testing RRH with YEH, providing lessons learned and recommendations. Conclusion Current research efforts to guide best practices are hampered by a lack of fidelity to HF principles, lack of randomized design, and lack of focus on youth. Lessons learned and recommendations from our work are offered to facilitate the future work of those who seek to end homelessness and address drug use and mental health problems among youth.

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Improving program implementation and client engagement in interventions addressing youth homelessness: A meta-synthesis

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

Evidence on programs to address youth homelessness

Evidence on programs to address youth homelessness

A metasynthesis exploring the role of masculinities in close male friendships.

Lessons learned from housing first, rapid rehousing trials with youth experiencing homelessness

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