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

doi:10.1080/01642120802644904

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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	26-43
Number of pages	18
Journal	Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01642120802644904
Publication status	Published - Jan 2009
Externally published	Yes

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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