Vocational rehabilitation job coaching based on the Individual Placement and Support model: protocol for a mixed...

Area of Science:

• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Implementation Science
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Vocational rehabilitation services aim to support individuals with disabilities in employment.
• The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model is an evidence-based approach to supported employment.
• Understanding the implementation of job coaching is crucial for effective service delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine vocational rehabilitation job coaching based on the IPS model.
• To assess client outcomes, service outcomes, and implementation determinants.
• To understand the embedding processes of job coaching in practice.

Main Methods:

• Mixed methods implementation study design.
• Data collection via surveys and interviews from clients, job coaches, supervisors, and claims processors.
• Utilizing multiple data sources for a comprehensive understanding.

Main Results:

• Analysis of client outcomes, service outcomes, and implementation outcomes.
• Identification of contextual factors influencing implementation.
• Understanding of perceived meanings and embedding processes.

Conclusions:

• Mixed methods approach provides a comprehensive understanding of vocational rehabilitation job coaching.
• Findings will inform rehabilitation policy and practice.
• Contributes knowledge on applying job coaching to new target groups.