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Trial reportPsychiatric rehabilitation journal2019

Employment outcomes from VA vocational services involving transitional work for veterans with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder.

Lori L Davis, Sandra G Resnick, Kelly P Maieritsch, Kenneth C Weber, Christopher R Erbes, Thad Q Strom, Kimberly P McCall, Tassos C Kyriakides

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Trial report in Psychiatric rehabilitation journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Lori L DavisResearch and Development Service, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.
Sandra G ResnickVISN 1 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center.
Kelly P MaieritschMental Health Service Line, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
Kenneth C WeberMental Health Service Line, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
Christopher R ErbesDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School.
Thad Q StromDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School.
Kimberly P McCallResearch and Development Service, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.
Tassos C KyriakidesCooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA Connecticut Healthcare System.

Funding

Cooperative Studies Program; Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and DevelopmentCSP VA 589
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTransitional work (TW) for veterans with psychiatric disabilities is the predominant model of vocational rehabilitation in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Although, on average, TW employment outcomes have been demonstrated to be inferior to supported employment, little is known about the potential subgroup of veterans for which TW may be most effective. This study of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) examines differences in competitive employment outcomes and identifies characteristics of veterans who chose to engage in TW compared with those who did not.

methodA post hoc comparative subgroup analysis of veterans with PTSD randomly assigned to TW as part of a randomized controlled trial was conducted. Veterans were divided into 2 subgroups: those who engaged in TW (n = 141) and nonengagers (n = 129). Differences in baseline characteristics were examined and 18-month employment outcomes were compared.

resultsThere were no differences in 18-month employment outcomes between TW engagers and nonengagers. Compared with TW engagers, those that did not engage in TW were 2.5 times more likely to get a competitive job within the first 6 months and were less likely to obtain lower skilled jobs. Younger age, adequate housing, personal means of transportation, and recent work history factor into the odds of gaining and maintaining competitive work. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Consistent with past research, engagement in TW did not result in improved long-term competitive employment outcomes for veterans with PTSD. Those who did not engage in TW were more likely to gain a competitive job within the first 6 months. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

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EmploymentVeteransAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CareRehabilitation, VocationalStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs

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PMID30945920
PMCPMC6910199

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