Table 1.
Overview of characteristics of included studies (N = 25)
| Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Study approach | ||
| Quantitative | 14 | 56 |
| Qualitative | 6 | 24 |
| Mixed methods | 5 | 20 |
| Continent of study | ||
| North America | 13 | 52 |
| Europe | 9 | 36 |
| Asia | 1 | 4 |
| Australia | 1 | 4 |
| Australia and Europe | 1 | 4 |
| Year of publication | ||
| 2010–May 2018 | 17 | 68 |
| 2000–2009 | 4 | 16 |
| 1990–1999 | 3 | 12 |
| <1990 | 1 | 4 |
| Publication type | ||
| Journal article, peer reviewed | 20 | 80 |
| Thesis or dissertation | 3 | 12 |
| Journal article, non‐peer reviewed | 1 | 4 |
| Study report | 1 | 4 |
| Client group | ||
| Homeless individuals | 14 | 56 |
| Refugees | 11 | 44 |