British Journal of Occupational Therapy · 2007 · 46 citations · 10 references
Young AdultsPsychiatric EvaluationDisabilityMental Health InterventionMental HealthPublic HealthHealth Services ResearchHealth SciencesMental Health ServicesYoung PeoplePsychiatryRehabilitationRehabilitation ProcessPsychotic DisorderPsychosocial RehabilitationCommunity Mental HealthOccupational TherapistsNew ZealandSchizophreniaOccupational TherapyAdult Mental HealthClinical PracticeMedicinePractice EvaluationEvidence-based Employment ServicesPsychopathology
This practice evaluation demonstrates how occupational therapists can play a key role in providing vocational services for young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. By implementing the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support model, occupational therapists can expand their traditional roles to provide services that integrate functional recovery with clinical recovery. This New Zealand programme achieved vocational outcomes of between 49% and 59% over a 4-year period. The lessons learned from these experiences add to the body of international knowledge on how best to implement evidence-based employment services for young people with mental health problems.
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