Housing recommendations made by two clinicians for 86 homeless mentally
ill consumers were compared with the consumers' own housing preferences.
Clinicians recommended independent living much less often than did the
consumers. The two groups varied less on specific housing features such as
eagerness for consumers to leave the shelter and consumers' need for
part-time staff help. Only one of the clinicians took into account some
aspects of social background and health status in formulating housing
recommendations. The authors conclude that housing providers should
encourage clinicians to work together with consumers to identify
appropriate placements.
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