The impact of a pre-vocational program on cognition, symptoms, and work re-integration in Schizophrenia

Suzanne Rouleau, Micheline Saint-Jean, Emmanuel Stip, Pierre Fortier

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Abstract

This study measured the effects of a pre-vocational program on cognition, symptoms, and integration to work in schizophrenia. Twelve participants, receiving pharmacological treatment only, were compared to 14 participants, who were part of a pre-vocational program and who received pharmacological treatment on pre and post measures. The work skills training group was offered by an occupational therapist. Results showed statistically significant differences in negative and general symptoms, visual attention, learning, and integration to work when comparing the two groups in favor of the program. These results provide evidence of the positive effects of occupational therapy interventions in mental health.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26-43
Number of pages18
JournalOccupational Therapy in Mental Health
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Pre-vocational rehabilitation
  • Schizophrenia
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • Work

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Applied Psychology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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