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[Profit sharing: a psychiatric management strategy]

K J Gill, C W Pratt

    Sante Mentale Au Quebec
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Profit sharing, a member-managed financial incentive, boosts participation and vocational success in psychiatric rehabilitation programs. This innovative approach empowers individuals with chronic mental illness, enhancing their engagement and outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatric Rehabilitation
    • Mental Health Interventions
    • Behavioral Economics

    Background:

    • Chronic mental illness presents challenges in maintaining engagement with rehabilitation programs.
    • Traditional token economies may lack member autonomy and long-term motivation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a novel profit-sharing model for motivating individuals in psychiatric rehabilitation.
    • To compare the efficacy of profit sharing against traditional token economies.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and implementation of a member-financed, administered, and monitored profit-sharing system.
    • Data collection over a five-year period to assess program utilization and outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Profit sharing significantly increased program utilization and average daily attendance.
    • The intervention led to a higher number of positive vocational outcomes.
    • Member control over the profit-sharing system enhanced participation and involvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Profit sharing is an effective strategy for motivating and empowering individuals with chronic mental illness in rehabilitation settings.
    • This model fosters greater autonomy and self-efficacy, leading to improved program engagement and vocational success.

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