In:
Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Kocaeli Universitesi Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi, Vol. 7, No. 3 ( 2021-11-01), p. 228-234
Abstract:
Objective: Employment is an important part of recovery for individuals with schizophrenia. Therefore, there are different vocational rehabilitation programs developed for individuals with schizophrenia. Here, three-year work-life results of a group of schizophrenia patients who were job placement with case management practice will be presented.Methods: With the case management model, job placement in community integration was provided in positions suitable for the qualifications of the patients. Working patients were provided with individualized support by ensuring coordination between the workplace and clinical services. Three-year follow-up data of 12 schizophrenia patients who were employed with disabled or from the competitive jobs were analyzed. The clinical and social functionality of the participants were measured with various tests before and after the supported employment services. The results were evaluated using the Wilcoxon Test which is one of the nonparametric tests. Results: Of the patients participating in the study, 3 (25%) were recruited in competitive jobs and 9 (75%) in disabled staff. Seven patients (58%) started working as civil servants in the public sector and 5 patients (42%) in the private sector. It was observed that 10 (83%) of the participants continued to work for 36 months with supported employment services. A significant (p & lt;0.05) difference was found in the scores of the participants from the scales in the areas of clinical and social functionality.Conclusion: Supported employment services carried out with the case management model can be a crucial rehabilitation service for individuals with schizophrenia to job placement and job tenure, to decrease their symptoms, to increase their social functionality and, to decrease the family burden.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2149-8571
DOI:
10.30934/kusbed.901262
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Kocaeli Universitesi Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi
Publication Date:
2021
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2984176-8
