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Psychiatry
Thomas Nordahl Christensen, Iben Gammelgard Wallstrom, Anders Bo Bojesen, Merete Nordentoft, Lene Falgaard Eplov
Summary: This study aimed to examine employment or education outcomes among people with severe mental illness, and investigate whether IPS or IPSE can compensate for risk factors for unemployment. Results show that besides treatment allocation, previous work history and readiness for change are strong predictors for vocational recovery. Factors such as gender, age, and cognitive function also impact the ability to obtain work or education.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Cathrine Moe, Beate Brinchmann, Line Rasmussen, Oda Lekve Brandseth, David McDaid, Eoin Killackey, Miles Rinaldi, Marit Borg, Arnstein Mykletun
Summary: The study highlights the importance of organizational adjustments and collaboration for successful implementation of IPS, along with challenges in rural areas, legal frameworks, and interpersonal relationships.
Review
Psychiatry
Sreekanth Thekkumkara, Vikram Singh Rawat, Aarti Jagannathan, Krishna Prasad Muliyala
Summary: Employment has therapeutic effects and improves the quality of life of persons with mental illness. Testing and evaluating vocational rehabilitation models in India would benefit practitioners and policymakers. The study aimed to comprehensively review VR models tested among PwMI in India.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Chalotte Heinsvig Poulsen, Thomas Nordahl Christensen, Trine Madsen, Merete Nordentoft, Lene Falgaard Eplov
Summary: The study investigated longitudinal trajectories of vocational recovery among individuals with severe mental illness and found that there were four different trajectories, with factors such as IPS intervention, education level, cognitive function, motivation to change, and previous work history predicting trajectory membership. Despite all participants expressing a desire for work and education at baseline, there was high heterogeneity in the identified trajectories.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Felix S. Hussenoeder, Maria Koschig, Ines Conrad, Uta Guehne, Alexander Pabst, Sophie-Elisabeth Kuehne, Mathias Alberti, Katarina Stengler, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller
Summary: This study aims to test the effectiveness of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) intervention on individuals with severe mental illnesses who receive means-tested benefits and are long-term unemployed in Germany. Through a randomized controlled trial and process evaluation, the research will assess the impact of the intervention on employment, vocation, and mental health outcomes.
Article
Psychiatry
Luca Ferrara, Alberto Varinelli, Valentina Caricasole, Chiara Dragoni, Sonia Mazzardis, Andrea Quarenghi, Paola Rubelli, Antonio Fusi, Mauro Percudani, Michele Cisima, Claudio Mencacci, Teodoro Maranesi, Orsola Gambini, Valentina Barbieri, Paolo Brambilla, Matteo Lazzaretti, Giuseppe Carra, Aldo Latina, Caterina Vigano, Bernardo Dell'Osso
Summary: This retrospective epidemiologic analysis focused on mental health interventions in Milan, with most interventions targeting individuals with psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and affective disorders, primarily in the 25 to 54 age range. Changes in age distribution of intervention recipients were observed, with a decrease in the 35 to 44 age group and an increase in the 25 to 34 age group during the observation period.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Caitlin McDowell, Ellie Fossey, Carol Harvey
Summary: This study investigated the views and practices of disability employment specialists working with clients with mental illness in Australia. The key themes identified included firm but fair approach, meeting clients where they are at, getting clients ready for work, managing the interface between clients and employers, and working under pressure.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Kan-Yuan Cheng, Chia-Feng Yen
Summary: The pilot program of peer co-delivered vocational rehabilitation for persons with schizophrenia in Taiwan showed significant improvements in social support, occupational outcomes, weekly wage, and psychiatric symptoms after the interventions. This suggests that peer support services can enhance the recovery and functioning of individuals with schizophrenia.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Justin D. Metcalfe, Robert E. Drake
Summary: Researchers developed a measure of participation in IPS services to quantify participation among enrollees assigned to receive IPS. The most common activities were applying for jobs and attending job interviews. The majority of those out of contact were not responding to outreach efforts, while many of those in contact but not participating were either uninterested in employment or difficult to reach.
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Cathrine Moe, Beate Brinchmann, Marit Borg, David McDaid, Miles Rinaldi, Eoin Killackey, Arnstein Mykletun
Summary: This study explores the implementation and development of IPS in Norway, a practice that supports individuals with mental illness to obtain and maintain competitive employment. The implementation of IPS has faced challenges due to different paradigms in vocational rehabilitation, health, and welfare policies. Through interviews with experts and key stakeholders, three themes emerged, representing different phases in the implementation process: seeking a solution to unmet needs, gathering knowledge and evidence, and embedding IPS into routine practice. The study demonstrates the gradual development of IPS into a mainstream welfare employment scheme in Norway.
SOCIAL POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Suzanne Dawson, Jessica Muller, Vic Renigers, Lisa Varona, Jocelyn Kernot
Summary: The study aimed to explore stakeholder perspectives and experiences during the early stages of IPS programme implementation. Three main themes emerged: enacting core care philosophies, IPS programme process, and catalyst for supportive environments and relationships. Findings suggest that IPS processes promote person-centered care and recovery-oriented care approaches.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Miljana Vukadin, Frederieke G. Schaafsma, Harry W. C. Michon, Marianne de Maaker-Berkhof, Johannes R. Anema
Summary: The study aimed to explore experiences with Individual Placement and Support using a multifaceted implementation strategy (IPS+MIS) and competitive employment. While the strategy appeared to improve IPS implementation, identified barriers suggest further steps are needed to promote IPS execution and help individuals with severe mental illness attain and retain competitive employment.
Article
Psychiatry
Alessandra Martinelli, Chiara Bonetto, Federica Bonora, Doriana Cristofalo, Helen Killaspy, Mirella Ruggeri
Summary: This study investigated the psychosocial and work outcomes of a social enterprise in Verona, Italy. The findings showed that individuals with severe mental health problems who participated in the social enterprise experienced improved functioning, decreased psychopathology, and higher quality of life compared to a matched group. The study also revealed differences in outcomes between trainees and employee members. These results suggest that social enterprises can be an effective component in assisting individuals with mental health problems in their recovery process.
Article
Psychiatry
Miljana Vukadin, Frederieke G. Schaafsma, Harry W. C. Michon, Bart Cillekens, Peter M. van de Ven, Trees Juurlink, Johannes R. Anema
Summary: This study examines the employment outcomes and associations with organizational and financial factors for individuals with severe mental illness participating in Individual Placement and Support using a multifaceted implementation strategy. The results show that almost half of the participants obtained competitive employment within 30 months, and the level of experience of mental health agencies and funding were found to be associated with employment outcomes.
Article
Psychiatry
Nicola Morant, Alyssa Milton, Eleanor Gilbert, Sonia Johnson, Nicholas Parsons, Swaran Singh, Steven Marwaha
Summary: The study found that most social firm employees have very positive views about working in social firms. The supportive ethos of social firms, including openness about mental health issues, peer support, flexibility, and opportunities for skill development, contributes to high job satisfaction levels. Clinicians have limited knowledge of social firms, but see them as a potentially beneficial vocational resource for individuals with mental health problems.