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- Title
Implementation of the Thinking Skills for Work Program in a Psychosocial Clubhouse.
- Authors
McGurk, Susan R.; Schiano, Diane; Mueser, Kim T.; Wolfe, Rosemarie
- Abstract
Objective: Cognitive remediation programs aimed at improving role functioning have been implemented in a variety of different mental health treatment settings, but not in psychosocial clubhouses. This study sought to determine the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of providing a cognitive remediation program (the Thinking Skills for Work program), developed and previously implemented in supported employment programs at mental health agencies, in a psychosocial club-house. Methods: Twenty-three members with a history of difficulties getting or keeping jobs, who were participating in a supported employment program at a psychosocial clubhouse, were enrolled in the Thinking Skills for Work program. A neurocognitive battery was administered at baseline and 3 months later after completion of the computer cognitive training component of the program. Hours of competitive work were tracked for the 2 years before enrollment and 2 years following enrollment. Other work-related activities (school, volunteer) were also tracked for 2 years following enrollment. Results: Twenty-one members (91%) completed 6 or more computer cognitive training sessions. Participants demonstrated significant improvements on neurocognitive measures of processing speed, verbal learning and memory, and executive functions. Sixty percent of the members obtained a competitive job during the 2-year follow-up, and 74% were involved in some type of work-related activity. Participants worked significantly more competitive hours over the 2 years after joining the Thinking Skills for Work program than before. Conclusions: The findings support the feasibility and promise of implementing the Thinking Skills for Work program in the context of supported employment provided at psychosocial clubhouses.
- Subjects
TREATMENT programs; COGNITION disorders treatment; CLUBHOUSES; MENTAL health services; EMPLOYMENT of people with mental illness; REHABILITATION for people with intellectual disabilities
- Publication
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 2010, Vol 33, Issue 3, p190
- ISSN
1095-158X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2975/33.3.2010.190.199