Predictors of employment for people with severe mental illness: results of an international six-centre randomised controlled trial

Abstract

The IPS service was found to be more effective for all vocational outcomes. In addition, maintaining high IPS fidelity and targeting relational skills would be a valuable focus for all vocational interventions, leading to improved employment outcomes. Motivation to find work may be decreased by satisfaction with current life circumstances.

Working with mental health problems: clients’ experiences of IPS, vocational rehabilitation and employment

“…Findings from these in-depth interviews reflect a difference in service models that has also been tested quantitatively, with the difference in fidelity between IPS and Vocational services being a predictor of IPS effectiveness at each international centre [10]. Most clearly, IPS clients reported a higher level of support in searching for work and a greater likelihood that their preferences would be taken into account.…”

Mental health rehabilitation in a care farm context: A descriptive review of Norwegian intervention studies

“…Further, in vocational rehabilitation, randomized controlled trials are commonly conducted to compare different rehabilitation strategies [59][60][61]. A similar approach for comparing care farms with other transitional workplaces during vocational rehabilitation could be useful.…”

Factors Influencing Occupational Engagement in Day Centers for People with Psychiatric Disabilities

“…They may have been in a too "disengaged mode" (Sutton et al, 2012) in their recovery process, not seeing work as a possible option, or their social needs may have been met in the day center, which has been found to give less incentive to seek competitive work (Catty et al, 2008). The finding must also be seen against the fact that attendees who spent less than four hours per week in the DC were excluded.…”