Prediction of Vocational Outcome Based on Clinical and Demographic Indicators Among Vocationally Ready Clients

Overview

Journal Community Ment Health J

Specialty Health Services

Date 1997 Apr 1

PMID 9145252

Citations 10

Authors

E S ROGERS

W A Anthony

M Cohen

R R Davies

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Abstract

This study examined the clinical and demographic correlates of work skills and vocational outcome for persons with psychiatric disabilities. The same clinical, demographic, work skills, and vocational outcome instruments were administered to 275 persons working toward their vocational goals at three psychosocial rehabilitation centers. Data regarding vocational outcomes were collected quarterly over a period of 3 1/4 years. Using multivariate statistical techniques, clinical and demographic variables that predict work skills and future vocational outcomes were identified. The implications of the findings for program administrators, system planners, and researchers are discussed.

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