A Mixed-Methods Implementation Evaluation of Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in IPS Supported Employment.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Employment rates among individuals with serious mental illness may be improved by engagement in the individual placement and support (IPS) model of supported employment. Results from a recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicate that virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) improves employment rates among individuals with serious mental illness who have been actively engaged in IPS for at least 90 days. This study reports on an initial implementation evaluation of VR-JIT during the RCT in a community mental health agency.

Methods

A sequential, complementary mixed-methods design included use of qualitative data to improve understanding of quantitative findings. Thirteen IPS staff trained to lead VR-JIT implementation completed VR-JIT acceptability, appr

SUBMITTER: Blajeski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10902191 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature