Mental health vocational rehabilitation–occupational therapists’ perceptions of individual placement and support

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Baxter ◽  
Susan Prior ◽  
Kirsty Forsyth ◽  
Donald Maciver ◽  
Alison Meiklejohn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Individual Placement And Support ◽  
Individual Placement

scholarly journals Formulating a return-to-work decision for employees with major depressive disorders: occupational therapists’ experiences

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enos Ramano ◽  
Tania Buys ◽  
Marianne De Beer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Permanent Disability ◽  
Postgraduate Qualification

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is worldwide one of the most concerning health problems as it is associated with reduced work productivity and permanent disability. Occupational therapists are often called upon to make a return-to-work decision on employees with MDD in order to facilitate continued employment. Sustaining employment is in alignment with achieving the Millennium Development Goal 1: Eradicating extreme poverty, as it is known that people suffering from mental health disorders are frequently denied employment opportunities leading to reduced financial resources and therefore possible poverty.Aim: This study described occupational therapists’ experiences of formulating a return-to workdecision on employees with MDD. It formed part of a larger study.Setting: Occupational therapists working in vocational rehabilitation or mental health in South Africa with a postgraduate qualification in vocational rehabilitation or mental health participated in the study.Method: A qualitative research design was used. Two separate focus groups explored 11 occupational therapists’ experiences of formulating a return-to-work decision on employees with MDD. Ethics clearance number: S34/2007.Results: Seven themes emerged, which were, (1) the biographical profile of the employee, (2) point of view of employer, (3) point of view of employee, (4) point of view of occupational therapist, (5) declaring the employee as temporary incapacitated, (6) declaring the employee as permanently incapacitated and (7) employee’s level of motivation.Conclusion: Occupational therapists ought to have sound knowledge, skill, experience and the ability to collaborate with employees and employers in formulating a return-to-work decision.

Implementation of individual placement and support (IPS) into community forensic mental health settings: Lessons learned

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 338-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Talbot ◽  
Yvonne Bird ◽  
Jo Russell ◽  
Karan Sahota ◽  
Justine Schneider ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Individual Placement And Support ◽  
National Health Service Trust ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Ips Model ◽  
Individual Placement

Introduction Assessment of the effectiveness of individual placement and support in forensic mental health settings is a relatively new field of research despite evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in generic mental health settings. Method IPS was implemented into a community forensic mental health setting within a large National Health Service trust in the United Kingdom over 6 months. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research this paper describes the lessons learned from implementing individual placement and support into such settings. Results Our findings suggest that implementation of individual placement and support in forensic mental health settings is complex and requires robust planning and collaboration with internal and external agencies. Barriers to implementation included staff attitudes, difficulty engaging employers and lack of employment related performance indicators, and facilitators included the support of service managers and outside groups. Adaptations to the IPS model were made to address challenges encountered, including difficulty starting rapid job searches, concerns about stigma, lack of confidence, uncertainty around employment opportunities, offence restrictions and lack of interest from potential employers. Conclusion This paper adds to the limited literature in the field. Findings are relevant to practitioners and service providers who wish to implement individual placement and support services for people with mental disorder and offending histories.

Getting back to work: Experiences of the individual placement and support model from those with mental health conditions, an interpretative phenomenological analysis

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Claire Raeside ◽  
Jean McQueen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Individual Placement And Support ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Paid Employment ◽  
Individual Placement

BACKGROUND: Evidence continues to build on the value of Individual Placement and Support (IPS), enabling those with long-term mental health conditions to find mainstream employment. Many of these individuals would like to work; however, unemployment for this population remains high. IPS research thus far has targeted the effectiveness of the model, with less emphasis on how individuals perceive and experience IPS and the return to work. OBJECTIVE: This study explores the barriers, enablers, meaning and personal experience of being supported to find work through IPS, for individuals with long-term mental health conditions. Findings based on lived experiences of nine participants from two Scottish centres running IPS, should be useful to enhance and develop services. METHODS: This study involves qualitative data collection, using semi-structured interviews and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). RESULTS: Transcript analysis revealed three master themes: 1) “Working is good for me”: positive aspects to working; 2) “Rome wasn’t built in a day”: time-unlimited supported journey and 3) “My inner critic”: negative aspects to working. Participants praised IPS for the on-going practical and emotional support in overcoming self-identified occupational barriers. CONCLUSION: Paid employment was greatly associated with financial freedom, social inclusion, increased self-esteem and alleviation of depressive symptoms. Participants described the person-centred, time-unlimited approach taken by the employment specialists (ESs) or occupational therapists (OTs), as the main enabler to maintaining paid employment. Barriers, such as anxiety and work-related stress were identified, however, participants felt supported to overcome some of these negative symptoms.

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