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| Completed Research Projects :: Homelessness |
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| Project Title: |
Evaluation of the Housing First Initiative of the Chicago Housing for Health Partnership |
| Project PI: |
Laura Sadowski MD, MPH |
| Co-investigators: |
Romina Kee MD, David Buchanan MD |
| Description: |
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a new model of housing and case management for the homeless who have chronic medical illnesses. Patients are enrolled in this effectiveness randomized controlled trial at three chicago hospitals (stroger, mount sinai and a VA hospital) and followed for 18 months. Outcomes include use of health services, maintenance of stable housing, health outcomes, quality of life and the use of alcohol and drugs.
Current Status: Secondary Analysis in progress.
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| Resources: |
Publication reference:
- Sadowski LS, Kee RA, VanderWeele TJ and Buchanan D. Effect of a Housing and Case Management Program on Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations Among Chronically Ill Homeless Adults: A Randomized Trial. JAMA 2009;301(17):1771-1778.
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| Sponsor: |
Michael Reese Health Trust, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Community Health Trust and other local donors |
| Contact Information: |
L. Sadowski |
| Project Duration: |
Start date: 09/01/2003 End date: 12/31/2008 |
| Status: |
Completed |
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