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Workplace accommodations for people with mental illness: a scoping review
Caitlin McDowell1, Ellie Fossey
1Department of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086, Australia.
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
|May 21, 2014
Summary
Workplace accommodations like flexible schedules and modified duties help employees with mental illness. More research is needed on the effectiveness and implementation of these accommodations.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatry
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Disability discrimination legislation mandates reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities or mental illness.
- Ensuring effective and safe work environments is crucial for employees with mental health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the types of workplace accommodations provided for individuals with mental illness.
- To explore the associated costs and benefits of these accommodations.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of peer-reviewed research articles published between 1993 and June 2013.
- Literature search conducted across five electronic databases, with quality assessment of included studies.
Main Results:
- Nine studies identified common accommodations: flexible scheduling, modified training/supervision, and adjusted job duties.
- Physical workplace modifications were least common; supported employment agencies provided significant job coach support.
- Study quality varied, benefits are not well-documented, but more accommodations may correlate with longer job tenure.
Conclusions:
- Workplace accommodations are vital for supporting employees with mental illness.
- Increased accessibility to information on disability discrimination legislation for this population is necessary.
- Future research should focus on the implementation and effectiveness of mental health accommodations.
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