Bridge Healing
Bridge Healing: Access to Transitional Housing from the Emergency Department
The primary objective of this study is to determine the proportion of patients who successfully transition to stable housing upon discharge from Bridge Healing (BH). This is defined as housing that meets an individuals’ unique needs and budget, and where an individual can potentially remain for six months or longer.
This is a prospective cohort study. Participants will be asked to complete a baseline survey at enrolment and a follow up survey at the time of discharge from Bridge Healing. If the participant provides consent, a follow up phone call or text 6-months after leaving BH will be used to ascertain current housing status.
This study has been cleared by the University of Alberta Research Ethics Board (Pro00128092)
Study Lead: Dr Kathryn Dong
Funding Support: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Healthier Albertan grant program.
Status: Ongoing
Bridge Healing Research Study Participants
Did you take part in the research study: “Bridge Healing: Access to Transitional Housing from the Emergency Department”?
If so, we are looking for participants who have completed the baseline survey AND who have NOT completed their Discharge and 6-month follow-up.
If you think you fit these criteria, the research team at the University of Alberta would like to hear from you. Please call or text (780-278-9846) or email us (ICHWP@ualberta.ca) and leave a message with your first name and last name, as well as the best way for us to reach you.