Coursework

By definition , a method is classified as an Evidence Based Practice (EBP ) when systematic empirical research has provided evidence of the method 's effectiveness in treating whatever problem it claims to treat Although there is evidence in support of supported housing , the body of research as a whole is woefully incomplete . The primary problem lies in the lack of a clear delineation between supported housing and other housing measures . The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS ) has defined eight dimensions of supported housing , which are as follows : the individual owns the housing , or

has the lease in his or her own name thus the housing is not linked to a specific agency or service provider housing and service agencies are legally and functionally separate housing is integrated into the community , housing is affordable services offered are voluntary , the individual has a choice in housing and services , all services are community-based with no live-in staff and crisis services are available at all times (Rog , 2004 . However many of these elements can be found in other housing programs , like continuum housing . Despite research claiming that supported housing is more effective than methods such as continuum housing , there is currently no research regarding which elements of supportive housing might make it more effective (Rog , 2004 . In addition , the margins of success for supported housing over continuum housing are extremely narrow , suggesting that the similar aspects of these models may actually be the contributing factor in effectiveness of the treatment (Rog 2004 . Some studies...