Psychiatric Bulletin (2007) 31: 244-249. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.106.010199
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Implementing evidence-based supported employment

Miles Rinaldi

Vocational Services Manager, Main Administration Building, Springfield University Hospital, 61 Glenburnie Road, London SW17 7DJ, email: Miles.Rinaldi{at}swlstg-tr.nhs.uk

Rachel Perkins

Director of Quality Assurance and User and Carer Experience, Springfield University Hospital, London SW17 7DJ

Declaration of interest

None.

AIMS AND METHOD We evaluated the impact of implementing the individual placement and support (IPS) approach within eight community mental health teams (CMHTs) in two London boroughs. Demographic, clinical and vocational data were collected enabling a comparison of the number of people supported in work/education and individual client outcomes at 6 and 12 months.

RESULTS Following the integration of employment specialists there were significant increases in the number and proportion of clients engaged in mainstream work or educational activity at 6 months and 12 months. The employment specialists supported 38% in open employment at 6 months and 39% at 12 months.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS The results support the use of IPS in clinical practice in CMHTs.




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