| Citation: |
Ring, B. M., Jarvis, B. P., Sigurdsson, S. O., DeFulio, A., & Silverman, K. (2018). Propensity to work among detoxified opioid-dependent adults.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 49
(2),
187-194.
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| Title: |
Propensity to work among detoxified opioid-dependent adults |
| Authors: |
Ring, B. M., Jarvis, B. P., Sigurdsson, S. O., DeFulio, A., & Silverman, K. |
| Year: |
2018 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-180964
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| Full text: |
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil...
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| Peer-reviewed? |
No
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
No
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| Background: |
Adults with a history of opioid dependence may find it difficult to gain or maintain employment. Barriers to employment include a lack of education and skills, and relapse to drug use. |
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Purpose:
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To compare the rate of employment before, during, and after participation of detoxified opioid-dependent adults (n?=?117) enrolled in a therapeutic workplace intervention and to identify predictors of post-intervention employment. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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Analyses were conducted on self-reported employment information collected using the Addiction Severity Index-Lite and direct observation while enrolled in a model workplace intervention called the therapeutic workplace. |
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Findings:
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Participants were more likely to work during the intervention (67% of days available) than before (1% of days available) or after (26% of days available) the intervention. Participants also reported working more after the intervention than before. Participants who reported working 6 months after the intervention had stronger work experience and attended the therapeutic workplace more frequently during the intervention. |
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Conclusions:
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Given the opportunity in a model workplace, unemployed detoxified opioid-dependent adults are more likely to attend a model workplace than to work in a community job. |
