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Sharon A Gutman1, Robin Kerner, Irene Zombek
1Programs in Occupational Therapy, Columbia University, 710 West 168th Street, NI-8, New York, NY 10032, USA. sg2422@columbia.edu
Objective:
This study assessed the effectiveness of a supported education program for adults with psychiatric disabilities.
Method:
Thirty-eight adults with psychiatric disabilities were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 21) that received supported education services or to a control group (n = 17) that received treatment as usual.
Results:
We found a statistically significant difference between experimental and control group participant scores on the five instruments used to measure the program's effectiveness. Sixteen of the 21 experimental group participants (76%) completed the program. At 6-month follow-up, 10(63%) had enrolled in an educational program, had obtained employment, or were applying to a specific program. Only 1 of the control group participants was enrolled in an educational program.
Conclusion:
The results support the effectiveness of the supported education program. A significant number of participants were able to improve their basic academic skills, enhance professional behaviors and social skills, and return to the school or work environment.
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