Helping homeless individuals find safe housing during COVID-19.
Evaluation of Operation Safer Ground: A Community-Level Rapid Housing Intervention for People Vulnerable to COVID-19.
This study is looking at how quickly giving stable housing to homeless people at risk of COVID-19 can help keep them healthier and safer, and it’s for anyone interested in improving the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10831977 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a community-level intervention called Operation Safer Ground, which provides non-congregate housing to homeless individuals vulnerable to COVID-19. The study aims to understand how quickly providing stable housing can reduce the risk of infection and improve health outcomes for this population. Researchers will conduct interviews and review documents to gather insights from participants and public health officials about the program's implementation and effects. By examining these factors, the research seeks to address the longstanding issue of health disparities linked to homelessness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are homeless individuals aged over 65 or those with chronic illnesses who are at higher risk for COVID-19.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing homelessness or do not have chronic illnesses may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced COVID-19 transmission among homeless individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community-level housing interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations during public health crises.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lorvick, Jennifer — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Lorvick, Jennifer
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.