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Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness
Published on: August 1, 2017
A systematic review of work accommodations for people with mental disorders
Nayab Zafar1, Martin Rotenberg2, Abraham Rudnick3
1Previously: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Background:
Work accommodations are adjustments made in the work place or to policies surrounding employment to accommodate an individual with a mental disorder to be successful in completing work related tasks.
Objective:
The purpose of this systematic review is to identify work accommodations that are available and that are provided to individuals with mental disorders. In addition, associated cost-effectiveness and cost-benefits of these accommodations are examined.
Methods:
Studies published between 1990-2016 from four databases were reviewed. From these databases, studies that specified accommodations that were available/provided and/or addressed cost-effectiveness or cost-benefit analysis of work accommodations were included.
Results:
Of the 1362 eligible studies, only 15 were included. Work accommodations that were provided to individuals assisted in mitigating limitations in the work place and improved length of job tenure, as well as reduced the severity of certain mental disorders. The costs associated with these accommodations were found to be minimal and had positive economic benefits for employers.
Conclusion:
Work accommodations help individuals with mental disorders meet employment expectations with minimal cost.
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