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A Rapid Review of Practices to Support People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19
Author(s): Abe Oudshoorn, Tanya Benjamin, Tracy A. Smith-Carrier, Sarah Benbow, Carrie Anne Marshall, Riley Kennedy, Jodi Hall, C. Susana Caxaj, Helene Berman, Deanna Befus
Publication Date: 2021
People experiencing homelessness are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of a pandemic, such as COVID-19. Therefore, governments across Canada have been implementing a patchwork of responses to address the needs of those who are homeless at this time. The purpose of this study is to both compile and assess the varying responses by exploring the breadth of actions presented in print and social media.
We Need to Genuinely Listen to What People Tell Us They Need
Author(s): Carrie Anne Marshall, Abe Oudshoorn, Julia Holmes, Corinna Easton, Brooke Phillips, Eric Todd, Joy Cameron, Sarah Collins, Suliman Aryobi, Chelsea Shanoff, Rebecca Goldszmidt, Steven Rolfe, Lily Yosieph, Jessie Ford, Laura Cornish, Mechele te Brake, Preet Chhokar, Madison Woodburn, Kristen Turner, Rozelen Carillo-Beck, Jessica Szlapinski, Nicole Pacheco, Shahriar Sabri-Laghaei, Debbie Laliberte Rudman
Publication Date: 2021
It is frequently assumed that when individuals secure a tenancy following homelessness, that their life naturally improves for the better in most or all areas of their lives. Unfortunately, recent research suggests that many individuals who secure housing after homelessness continue to live in a state of survival. While the importance of supporting individuals to secure and sustain housing cannot be understated, other aspects of a person’s life i...
Beyond Surviving: Identifying How to Support Individuals Living with Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Difficulties to Thrive Following Homelessness in Kingston, Ontario 
Author(s): Carrie Anne Marshall, Brooke Phillips, Tom Greening, Terry Landry, George Panter, Oliver Hill, Matthew Hall, Carol Ravnaas, Ashley O’Brien, Rebecca Ridge, Greg McQueen, Suliman Aryobi, Alexandra Carlsson, Ellie Lambert, Marlo Jastak, Tina Siemens, Rebecca Goldszmidt, Julia Holmes, Corinna Easton, Brittany Couto, Ruth Woodman, Kristia Maatta
Organization: Western University 
Publication Date: 2021
While unhoused, persons who have experienced homelessness are frequently consumed with securing the necessary conditions to meet their basic needs including finding a place to stay for the night, finding food, and keeping safe. In other words, they are simply trying to survive. It is frequently assumed that when individuals secure a tenancy following homelessness, that their life naturally improves for the better in most or all areas of their liv...
Boredom and Meaningful Activity in Adults Experiencing Homelessness: A Mixed-Methods Study
Author(s): Carrie Anne Marshall, Lisa Davidson, Andrea Li, Rebecca Gewurtz, Laurence Roy, Skye Barbic, Bonnie Kirsh, Rosemary Lysaght
Publication Date: 2019
Boredom has been reported as a frequent problem experienced by homeless persons, with implications for mental and social well-being. This study aimed to explore the nature and impact of boredom in the lives of homeless and formerly homeless persons.  
The experience of occupational engagement of chronically homeless persons in a mid-sized urban context
Author(s): Carrie Anne Marshall, Rosemary Lysaght, Terry Krupa
Publication Date: 2017
Background Chronic homelessness is a growing problem in many Western nations. Few studies have explored the occupations of chronically homeless persons, and most of this research has sampled from large metropolitan areas. Purpose This research sought to explicate the meaning and experience of occupational engagement for homeless persons in a mid-sized urban context. Method  Interpretive phenomenology informed qualitative interviews with 12 chroni...
Occupation-based practices and homelessness: A scoping review
Author(s): Laurence Roy, Catherine Vallée, Bonnie H. Kirsh, Carrie Anne Marshall, Rebecca Marval, and Alissa Low
Publication Date: 2017
Background Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness have occupational needs that are seldom addressed in the Canadian system of care. The lack of documented evidence on occupational therapy practices in this field hinders the development of the profession. Purpose This article identifies current and potential practices that aim to enable or support the occupations of persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Method A scop...
Occupation and the process of transition from homelessness
Author(s): Carrie Anne Marshall, Mark W. Rosenberg
Publication Date: 2014
Background The incorporation of meaningful activity or occupation in supporting those transitioning from homelessness to being housed has been promoted by researchers; however, there is little evidence to support the promotion of initiatives encouraging its use in support models. Purpose This manuscript aims to advocate for further research into the role of occupation in supporting persons transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing....