A pilot randomized controlled trial of CAPABLE in permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

CAPABLE is a time-limited, evidence-based intervention that helps older adults live independently. It has not been previously tested for use among formerly homeless adults in permanent supportive housing (PSH) who experience accelerated aging that can jeopardize their ability to live independently and age in place.

Methods

A pilot randomized controlled trial with PSH tenants with an average age of 63 years old was conducted to examine the impact of CAPABLE on basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) (and other function-related parameters). Twenty-seven PSH tenants received the intervention and 30 PSH tenants were assigned to a waitlist control group.

Results

Those who received the intervention showed improvements in five of seven health outco

SUBMITTER: Henwood BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10693747 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature