Improving the vocational status of patients with long-term mental illness: a randomised controlled trial of staff training

Aileen O'Brien; Clare Price; Tom Burns; Rachel Perkins

doi:10.1023/a:1024024225305

Improving the vocational status of patients with long-term mental illness: a randomised controlled trial of staff training

Community Ment Health J. 2003 Aug;39(4):333-47. doi: 10.1023/a:1024024225305.

Authors

Aileen O'Brien¹, Clare Price, Tom Burns, Rachel Perkins

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK.

PMID: 12908647
DOI: 10.1023/a:1024024225305

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the impact of training CMHT members in the practice of Individual Placement and Support on the vocational status of long-term patients.

Method: Six CMHTs received vocational training by a work co-ordinator; four continued with standard care. The best vocational status of the 1037 subjects was ascertained after one year. Factors associated with improvement in vocational status were identified.

Results: There was no difference in change of vocational status. Age, previous employment and diagnosis influenced outcome.

Conclusion: Training in IPS at team level did not improve employment status. A dedicated, vocational worker appears to be essential for successful IPS.

Publication types

Clinical Trial
Comparative Study
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Community Mental Health Services / statistics & numerical data
Employment, Supported / statistics & numerical data*
Female
Health Services Research
Humans
London
Long-Term Care / statistics & numerical data
Male
Mentally Ill Persons / psychology*
Middle Aged
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Rehabilitation, Vocational / standards*
Unemployment