Virtual reality job interview training and 6-month employment outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia seeking employment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with schizophrenia have low employment rates and the job interview presents a critical barrier for them to obtain employment. Virtual reality training has demonstrated efficacy at improving interview skills and employment outcomes among multiple clinical populations. However, the effects of this training on individuals with schizophrenia are unknown. This study evaluated the efficacy of virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) at improving job interview skills and employment outcomes among individuals with schizophrenia in a small randomized controlled trial (n=21 VR-JIT trainees, n=11 waitlist controls).

Methods

Trainees completed up to 10h of virtual interviews using VR-JIT, while controls received services as usual. Primary outcome measures i

SUBMITTER: Smith MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4512907 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature