Effectiveness of a Functional Literacy Program for Formerly Homeless Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Literacy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess a functional literacy program for formerly homeless adults now residing in supported housing who have difficulty performing daily life skills requiring functional literacy (e.g., bill paying, medication management, community transportation) needed to maintain housing placements. The hypothesis is that intervention group participants will improve in functional literacy compared to the control group that does not receive the intervention.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03580915

Run by

Columbia University

People needed

23

Starts

2018-09-24

Expected to finish

2018-12-28

Last updated by the study team

2019-01-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Resident of a supported shelter environment (after homelessness)
• Self-reported difficulty with basic reading skills needed to participate in desired daily life activities
• English-speaking

You may not qualify if…

• Severe behavioral management disorder that would make cooperation and direction following problematic

Where it is running

• Columbia University Medical Center — New York, New York, United States

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