Examining a hotel program for people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Crisis Response, Durable Lessons: A Mixed Methods Examination of a Large-Scale Hoteling Intervention for People Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10863912

This study is looking at how well a program that offered temporary hotel housing helped people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how this support affected their health and well-being.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10863912 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the effectiveness of a large-scale hoteling intervention aimed at providing temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. By utilizing mixed methods, the study will gather both quantitative and qualitative data to understand the impact of this intervention on health outcomes, access to care, and overall well-being. Participants may share their experiences and challenges faced during this period, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the intervention's effectiveness. The findings will help inform future policies and programs aimed at supporting vulnerable populations during public health crises.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing homelessness who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing homelessness or who have stable housing may not receive benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved housing solutions and health outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness during crises.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at providing temporary housing during public health emergencies, indicating potential for positive outcomes.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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