A structured mixed method process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial of Individual Placement and Support (IPS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based work rehabilitation program helping people with moderate to severe mental illness to obtain ordinary employment. Although IPS has proven superior to other work rehabilitation programs, in many studies, the majority of the participants remain unemployed. Structured process evaluations of IPS that use mixed methods are scarce, although they could identify implementation aspects that may enhance its effect. The aim of the current study is to assess reach, fidelity, and identify barriers and facilitators to implement IPS.

Methods

The process evaluation was conducted alongside a randomized controlled trial including six IPS centers, comparing IPS with treatment as usual in a population of patients in treatment

SUBMITTER: Fyhn T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7599092 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature