Implementing supported employment as an evidence-based practice
Authors: | Bond, G. R., Campbell, K., & Drake, R. |
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Year Published | 2001 |
Publication | Psychiatric Services |
Volume | 52 |
Number | 3 |
Pages | 313-322 |
Publisher | American Psychiatric Association |
Background |
The implementation of evidence-based practices in support of people with mental illness is considerably behind "state of the art knowledge" (p. 313). Supported employment is one of those practices. |
Purpose |
The intent of the paper was to "to familiarize clients, families, clinicians, administrators, and mental health policy makers with supported employment; to review the findings and limitations of current research; and to discuss implementation issues, including availability, barriers, and strategies" (p. 313). |
Setting |
This study is a systematic review. The included studies were undertaken in various locations and settings. |
Sample |
The study sample included the findings from eight randomized controlled trials and three quasi-experimental studies. All studies related to individuals with severe mental illness. |
Data Collection |
A review of literature, including recent studies, was conducted to provide a comprehensive discussion of supported employment. |
Control |
Control conditions varied across the studies. Conditions included Group skills training, enhanced vocational rehabilitation, psychosocial rehabilitation, diversified placement, train-place, sheltered workshop, brokered vocational rehabilitation, and traditional vocational services. |
Findings |
The following components "are almost always present in successful vocational programs" (p. 315): Limitations of supported employment are: |
Conclusions |
Supported employment offers improved employment outcomes across many settings and populations. However, overcoming employment barriers to ensure supported employment services are widely available is critical. |
URL | http://www.worksupport.com/kter/documents/pdf/ImplementingSupportedEmployment.pdf |
Disabilities | Emotional disturbance |
Populations | Hispanic or Latino | Black / African American | White / Caucasian | Male & Female |
Outcomes | Employment acquisition | Increase in tenure | Return to work |
NIDILRR Funded | Not Reported |
Research Design | Systematic reviews and meta-analysis |
Peer Reviewed | Yes |