Journal article
How Effective is Cognitive Remediation in Enhancing Vocational Outcomes for Job Seekers with Severe Mental Illness in Australia?
NA Contreras, DJ Castle, C Crosse, D Morgain, E Fossey, C Harvey, SL Rossell
Australian Psychologist | WILEY | Published : 2018
DOI: 10.1111/ap.12256
Abstract
Objective: Despite advances in the treatment of people with severe mental illness (SMI), access to work for this community still remains a challenge. Cognitive remediation (CR) is an intervention that can improve employment outcomes, especially when offered alongside employment support. This pilot study aimed to determine whether CR enhances vocational outcomes for job seekers participating in an innovative vocationally oriented psycho-educational program implemented in Australia. Method: Fourteen participants with SMI were enrolled in Health Optimisation Program for Employment (HOPE) and attended 20 sessions of CR. Assessments were performed at baseline, post-CR, and 3 months follow-up. Ind..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors wish to express their deepest gratitude to all the participants who committed to this research. In addition, thanks to Dr Erica Neill (EN) who assisted with participant assessments. This study was supported by Monash University funding scheme for PhD students which funded Natalia Contreras. The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. All authors have contributed significantly, have reviewed the manuscript, and are in agreement with submission of the manuscript. Relevant codes of ethics and research ethics were upheld through the conduct of this research.