Prediction of vocational outcome based on clinical and demographic indicators among vocationally ready clients.
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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Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Sargent College, MA 02215, USA.
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Cohen
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D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014829:Vocational Education