Effectiveness of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of vocational rehabilitation for people with severe mental illnesses in the Netherlands
H Michon, J van Busschbach, M van Vugt, A Stant, H Kroon, D Wiersma, J van Weeghel · Psychiatrische Praxis · 2011 · Heft 04
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Background/Objectives: The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of vocational rehabilitation is designed to result in better employment outcomes for people with severe mental illnesses (SMI). IPS is integrated within mental health services and focuses on rapid paid job search. Numerous trials, mostly conducted in the USA, have demonstrated IPS to significantly increase return to open employment compared to regular vocational rehabilitation. In Europe one trial has been conducted which replicated the effectiveness of IPS (EQOLISE study). However, conclusions for separate countries could not be drawn. Obje…