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The community work project: an occupational therapy programme.

C Vanier1, R Rivard

  • 1University of Ottawa, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|August 1, 1991
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Summary

The Community Work Project offers vocational rehabilitation for psychiatric disabilities through an integrated work environment. This approach places clients alongside competitive employees, enhancing their progress in real work settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • Psychiatric rehabilitation

Background:

  • The Community Work Project is a prevocational service within occupational therapy.
  • It utilizes an integrated work environment, differentiating it from traditional programs.
  • The program features an open length of stay, allowing for flexible client progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Community Work Project's need, components, referral process, and goals.
  • To present data on client demographics, attendance, and outcomes.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a real work setting in vocational rehabilitation for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • The Community Work Project integrates clients with competitive employees in a real work setting.

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  • Data collection includes client demographics, attendance, length of stay, and placement outcomes.
  • Client satisfaction is also assessed to evaluate program effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • The program utilizes productive activity within a genuine work environment.
    • Data on client characteristics, program duration, and successful placements are provided.
    • Client satisfaction indicates positive outcomes of the integrated approach.

    Conclusions:

    • The Community Work Project effectively utilizes productive activity in a real work setting.
    • This approach facilitates vocational rehabilitation progress for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
    • The findings have implications for improving vocational rehabilitation services for this population.