The Effectiveness of Psychologically Informed Environments in Homelessness Services: A Systematic Review.
Objectives: Psychologically informed environments have shown promise in supporting people experiencing homelessness, yet evidence of effectiveness and mechanisms is lacking. This systematic review evaluated current evidence on their effectiveness in homelessness settings. Methods: A mixed‐method app...
| Publicado en: | Health & Social Care in the Community Vol. 2026; pp. 1 - 21 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2/5/2026
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