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Published on: February 13, 2020
Effectiveness of a low-cost curriculum among entry-level psychiatric rehabilitation workers
Edward S Casper1, Donna McNelis, Veronica Carey
1Department of Psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, P.O. Box 45357, Philadelphia, PA 19124-2399, USA. ecasper@drexelmed.edu
Objective:
The Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Workforce recommended the creation of a portable, low-cost, and effective curriculum to train entry-level psychiatric staff. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a portable, state-financed orientation course on psychiatric rehabilitation for entry-level workers throughout Pennsylvania.
Methods:
The standardized course was offered to 367 staff between September 2005 and April 2006. The trainees' pre- and postcourse scores were compared on an empirically validated measure of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices. The trainees' scores were also compared with the scores of a national sample of members of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, which served as a benchmark.
Results:
A significant and robust (d=.99) training effect was observed when the trainees' pre-post course scores were compared. The trainees' mean postcourse scores significantly exceeded those of the benchmark sample.
Conclusions:
A continuing education format can provide portable, low-cost, and effective basic education in psychiatric rehabilitation to entry-level workers.
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