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Tracking and Follow-Up Methods for Research On Homelessness

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  • Evan H. Cohen

    (Washtenaw Interventions, Ann Arbor, Michigan)

  • Carol T. Mowbray

    (Wayne State University)

  • Deborah Bybee

    (Michigan State University)

  • Susan Yeich

    (Michigan State University)

  • Kurt Ribisl

    (Michigan State University)

  • Paul P. Freddolino

    (Michigan State University)

Abstract

To conduct comprehensive treatment effectiveness studies, evaluators must frequently track, locate and interview service recipients long after program participation has ended. For some populations, this is an arduous task. But, despite wide variations in retention rates, the published literature from follow-up studies rarely provides information on their tracking, locating, or interviewing techniques. The present report concerns a 12-month follow-up study of individuals who were homeless and mentally ill, which achieved a remarkably high retention rate—over 70%. Quantitative information is presented on client characteristics related to locatability and agreement to be interviewed, as well as qualitative information on successful techniques, from a focus group session with research interviewers.

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  • Evan H. Cohen & Carol T. Mowbray & Deborah Bybee & Susan Yeich & Kurt Ribisl & Paul P. Freddolino, 1993. "Tracking and Follow-Up Methods for Research On Homelessness," Evaluation Review, , vol. 17(3), pages 331-352, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:17:y:1993:i:3:p:331-352
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X9301700305
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    1. Coen, Anita Saranga & Patrick, Diane C. & Shern, David L., 1996. "Minimizing attrition in longitudinal studies of special populations: An integrated management approach," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 19(4), pages 309-319, November.
    2. Ribisl, Kurt M. & Walton, Maureen A. & Mowbray, Carol T. & Luke, Douglas A. & Davidson, William S. & Bootsmiller, Bonnie J., 1996. "Minimizing participant attrition in panel studies through the use of effective retention and tracking strategies: Review and recommendations," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 19(1), pages 1-25, February.
    3. Bybee, Deborah & Mowbray, Carol T. & Cohen, Evan H., 1995. "Evaluation of a homeless mentally ill outreach program: : Differential Short-term Effects," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 18(1), pages 13-24.

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