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Barbara L Brush¹, Keri Kirk, Laura Gultekin

¹Ingalls, University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. brushb@umich.edu

|August 3, 2011

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This study defines "overcoming" for homeless families, highlighting key attributes and consequences. Understanding this concept aids nurses in supporting families facing complex challenges.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Social Science
Public Health

Background:

Nurses support individuals and populations facing health and social barriers.
Homeless families represent a vulnerable cohort with significant challenges.
Improving quality of life requires overcoming multifaceted obstacles.

Observation:

This study aimed to define "overcoming" in the context of homeless families.
A concept analysis method was employed, including literature review and case examples.
The research focused on the meaning, attributes, antecedents, and consequences of overcoming.

Findings:

The concept analysis delineated the defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences of overcoming.
Specific empirical referents for overcoming within family homelessness were identified.
The study provides a foundational understanding of how homeless families surmount barriers.

Implications:

Results guide further conceptualization and empirical research on overcoming.
Findings offer practical insights for clinical nursing practice with homeless families.
This work supports interventions aimed at enhancing resilience and well-being in vulnerable populations.