Community-based models of employment services for people with psychiatric disabilities.

1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Toms Barker
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Employment Services

scholarly journals Supporting institution-to-community transitions for people with psychiatric disabilities: Findings and implications from a participatory action research project

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Gossett Zakrajsek ◽  
Mansha Mirza ◽  
Nathan Kai-Cheong Chan ◽  
Tom Wilson ◽  
Mark Karner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Project

<p><span>Despite preference for community-based living, large numbers of people with psychiatric disabilities live in nursing homes throughout the US. Community-based services for this population are limited by public policy and service system barriers. This paper summarizes these barriers and presents the second phase of a participatory action research project jointly developed by university-based researchers and two Centers for Independent Living. A qualitative case study methodology was used to understand the experiences of three individuals with psychiatric disabilities reintegrating into the community from nursing homes. Findings revealed themes of social isolation, participation in virtual communities, variability of impairment experiences and unmet needs for community supports. In addition to thematic findings, action products were generated for the benefit of community partners. These products included national best practice resources and a needs assessment survey tool. Study findings and products point to specific systems change and policy recommendations to better support community reintegration for this population. These recommendations are discussed in light of U.S. healthcare reform and broader disability advocacy efforts.</span></p>

Quality in Community-Based day Center Services for People with Psychiatric Disabilities from the Attendees’ Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s790-s790
Author(s):  
L.O. Lundqvist ◽  
M. Rask ◽  
B. David ◽  
S. Agneta
Keyword(s):  
Daily Activity ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Psychiatric Rehabilitation ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Secure Environment ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Community-based day centers in Sweden are well-established arenas for psychiatric rehabilitation. Little is, however, known of the attendees’ perception of the quality of the service provided. Therefore, the aim of the study was to describe and investigate the quality of community-based day center services for people with psychiatric disabilities. A sample of 218 attendees (44% females) between 18 and 71 years old in 14 community-based day center services in Sweden completed the quality in psychiatric care–daily activities (QPC-DA) instrument. The results showed that people with psychiatric disabilities perceived the quality of community-based day center services as high and 87% perceived the overall quality as satisfactory. The highest ratings were found in encounter followed by support, daily activity-specific, secure environment, participation, and the lowest quality was found in secluded environment dimensions of the QPC-DA. Most notably, quality of service was rated higher by those with lower educational level, had waited shorter time to attend the center, and had better mental and physical health. However, particularly aspects of a secluded environment and participation (information) may be areas with potential for improvement. In conclusion, the results adhere to the importance of occupational balance, with periods of rest/privacy during the time at the center.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Realigning Organizational Culture, Resources, and Community Roles: Changeover to Community Employment

1994 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce M. Albin ◽  
Larry Rhodes ◽  
David Mank
Keyword(s):  
Supported Employment ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Primary Target ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Employment Services ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Community Roles ◽  
Employment Programs ◽  
National Experience

Although adults with severe mental retardation were one of the primary target groups intended to benefit from supported employment when it first emerged, the vast majority continue to be served in segregated sheltered work or non-work settings. To change this picture, many have believed that resources currently invested in day activity and sheltered employment programs must be redirected to supported employment. Recent studies suggest, however, that most rehabilitation organizations are adding supported employment to their existing array of services, rather than pursuing total changeover from facility-based to community-based employment support. If these data reflect the national experience, the anticipated and necessary shift of resources from segregated to community employment services is not occurring. To supplement existing data, a telephone survey was conducted of eight rehabilitation organizations pursuing changeover. This paper provides information on the experience of these eight organizations related to their reinvestment and agency changeover to supported employment, and offers recommendations for the future.

Economic Evaluation of Employment Services: A Review of Applications

1987 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry Rhodes ◽  
Kenneth Ramsing ◽  
Mark Hill
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Severe Disabilities ◽  
Vocational Programs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Employment Services ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
Employment Programs ◽  
Benefit Cost

A majority of states are engaged in the process of establishing community-based employment programs for persons with severe disabilities. The application of benefit-cost procedures frequently has been suggested as a method of comparing or evaluating alternative approaches. This article provides an overview of benefit-cost analysis and its limitations, and reviews the applications of benefit-cost analysis within vocational programs for persons with disabilities.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document