Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Cook, J.A., Blyler, C.R., Leff, H.S., McFarlane, W.R.,Goldberg, R.W., Gold, P.B., Mueser, K.T., Shafer, M.S., Onken, S.J., Donegan, K., Carey, M.A., Kaufmann, C., & Razzano, L.A. (2008). The Employment Intervention Demonstration program: Major findings and policy implications. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 31 (4), 291-295. |
| Title: | The Employment Intervention Demonstration program: Major findings and policy implications |
| Authors: | Cook, J.A., Blyler, C.R., Leff, H.S., McFarlane, W.R.,Goldberg, R.W., Gold, P.B., Mueser, K.T., Shafer, M.S., Onken, S.J., Donegan, K., Carey, M.A., Kaufmann, C., & Razzano, L.A. |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Journal/Publication: | Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal |
| Publisher: | American Psychological Association |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.2975/31.4.2008.291.295 |
| Full text: | http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2008-05200-005 | PDF |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
| Research design: | Systematic review / meta-analysis |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | The Employment Intervention Demonstration program was a "multi-center study designed to generate knowledge about effective approaches for enhancing employment among adults with severe mental illnesses" (p. 291). |
| Purpose: | This article describes the study design, models tested, and study participants. |
| Setting: | This study is a systematic review. The included studies were undertaken in various locations and settings. |
| Study sample: | The study participants included 1273 people with chronic mental illness at seven sites. |
| Intervention: | Supported employment programs were implemented and followed for two years. |
| Control or comparison condition: | Control groups received services as usual. |
| Data collection and analysis: | This article summarizes findings of published articles about EIDP. "For preexisting models, fidelity was assessed via established measures; the EIDP also developed and administered a cross-site measure of adherence to supported employment principles and practices" (p. 292). |
| Findings: | Supported employment models were more effective than services as usual. In addition, Experimental condition subjects were more likely to be competitively employed (55% of experimental versus 34% of control participants), work 40 or more hours per month (51% versus 39%), and have higher earnings ($i22/month vs. $99/month) despite controlling for demographic, clinical, and work history confounds. And, the advantage that the experimental group clients had over the comparison group increased over time. |
| Conclusions: | Supported employment models are effective and their value increases over time, indicating that the effects achieved are sustainable. These models work in diverse settings, different geographical areas, and for a variety of clients. |
| Disabilities served: |
Chronic mental illness |
| Populations served: |
Gender: Female and Male Race: Black / African American Race: White / Caucasian Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino |
| Interventions: |
Career counseling Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment Job search and placement assistance Psychological counseling Post-employment services Rehabilitation counseling Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition |