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ArticleJournal of health care for the poor and underserved2025

Experiencing Housing Instability in Rural North America and Access to Health Care and Supportive Services: A Scoping Review.

Jill S Roncarati, Meagan Cusack, Gala True, Julia Browne, Taylor Harris, Aerin deRussy, Jack Tsai, A Rani Elwy, Thomas H Byrne, Ann Elizabeth Montgomery

Abstract readScoping Review
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Article in Journal of health care for the poor and underserved, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Jill S Roncarati
Meagan Cusack
Gala True
Julia Browne
Taylor Harris
Aerin deRussy
Jack Tsai
A Rani Elwy
Thomas H Byrne
Ann Elizabeth Montgomery

Funding

HSRD VA I01 HX003608HSRD VA IK6 HX003765
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveWe conducted a scoping review of 45 peer-reviewed articles to characterize the intersection of housing instability and homelessness, care, and services in rural North America. We sought gaps in literature related to geographically based health disparities among people experiencing housing instability and identify practices that may promote better health outcomes. We offer practical implications for health care and service provision for people experiencing housing instability in rural areas.

methodsWe reviewed the literature and according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) standards.

resultsWe identified 45 articles matching the inclusion criteria for full-text review. Emerging themes included subpopulations and demographics, physical and behavioral health, and services.

conclusionsMore information is needed on housing instability in rural settings such as housing instability among unsheltered individuals, Native Americans, and older persons. Solutions to end homelessness should consider tailoring resources and services to the rural context.

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Health Services AccessibilityHousingIll-Housed PersonsRural PopulationHumansNorth America

Identifiers

PMID39957636
PMCPMC13383044

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