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Implementation of individual placement and support (IPS) into community forensic mental health settings: Lessons learned.
- Source :
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy; Jun2018, Vol. 81 Issue 6, p338-347, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EVALUATION of human services programs
CLINICAL trials
CONCEPTUAL structures
CRIMINALS
EMPLOYMENT
LONGITUDINAL method
PSYCHOLOGICAL tests
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
STATISTICAL sampling
SELF-esteem testing
PILOT projects
SUPPORTED employment
RANDOMIZED controlled trials
PATIENTS' attitudes
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03080226
- Volume :
- 81
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 129931017
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022618756593