{"title":"Introducing the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation’s New Technical Editor","authors":"P. Wehman","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221219","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89845280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tim Riesen, Aubrey Snyder, Rachel N. Byers, Beth Keeton, Katherine J. Inge
BACKGROUND: There is clear federal priority to develop effective strategies to mitigate the continued disparity in employment opportunities and outcomes for people with significant disabilities. At the same time, ongoing, there are calls for rehabilitation practitioners to understand, utilize, and implement evidence-based practices (EBP) with fidelity to improve rehabilitation outcomes, such as competitive integrated employment. Customized employment (CE) emerged as a promising practice that promotes improved employment outcomes. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this manuscript is to examine published literature on CE and to make recommendations on the best methods for establishing CE as an evidence-based practice. METHOD: We included 10 articles classified as “data-based” articles from a review of the literature on CE conducted by Riesen et al. We also conducted an electronic search of articles on CE published between 2015 and 2021. RESULTS: Existing CE research literature consists predominately of descriptive studies and consists primarily of three types including model description and project evaluation, perceptions of CE, and essential structure and competency. These studies suggest that CE produces quality employment outcomes for people with disabilities. CONCLUSION: While research on CE has expanded, future research on CE should use more robust indicators including (a) quality descriptions of the participants, (b) quality descriptions of settings and conditions, (c) descriptions of the independent variables, (d) descriptions of fidelity to procedures, and (e) quality descriptions of social validity measures. Researchers should also focus on using correlational research to establish Customized employment as an evidence-based practice.
{"title":"An updated review of the customized employment literature","authors":"Tim Riesen, Aubrey Snyder, Rachel N. Byers, Beth Keeton, Katherine J. Inge","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221222","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: There is clear federal priority to develop effective strategies to mitigate the continued disparity in employment opportunities and outcomes for people with significant disabilities. At the same time, ongoing, there are calls for rehabilitation practitioners to understand, utilize, and implement evidence-based practices (EBP) with fidelity to improve rehabilitation outcomes, such as competitive integrated employment. Customized employment (CE) emerged as a promising practice that promotes improved employment outcomes. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this manuscript is to examine published literature on CE and to make recommendations on the best methods for establishing CE as an evidence-based practice. METHOD: We included 10 articles classified as “data-based” articles from a review of the literature on CE conducted by Riesen et al. We also conducted an electronic search of articles on CE published between 2015 and 2021. RESULTS: Existing CE research literature consists predominately of descriptive studies and consists primarily of three types including model description and project evaluation, perceptions of CE, and essential structure and competency. These studies suggest that CE produces quality employment outcomes for people with disabilities. CONCLUSION: While research on CE has expanded, future research on CE should use more robust indicators including (a) quality descriptions of the participants, (b) quality descriptions of settings and conditions, (c) descriptions of the independent variables, (d) descriptions of fidelity to procedures, and (e) quality descriptions of social validity measures. Researchers should also focus on using correlational research to establish Customized employment as an evidence-based practice.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85792281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michele A. Schutz, B. Schwartzman, Jessica Awsumb, L. Burgess, E. Carter, J. Taylor
BACKGROUND: Paid work during high school serves as a steppingstone to postsecondary employment for young adults with severe disabilities. Yet youth with significant cognitive impairments rarely have the opportunity to experience paid work during high school. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify the range of facilitators that promote paid employment for youth with severe disabilities during high school. METHODS: We conducted individual and focus group interviews with 74 special educators, adult agency providers, school district leaders, family members of youth with severe disabilities, and local employers. RESULTS: Participants discussed 36 facilitators spanning nine major categories: collaboration, training and information, attitudes and mindsets, supports for youth, youth work experiences, knowledge and skill instruction, staffing, individualization, and transportation. We identified similarities and differences in the factors emphasized by each of the five stakeholder groups. CONCLUSION: Renewed attention should be focused on key practices and partnerships needed to facilitate community-based work experiences for youth with severe disabilities prior to graduation.
{"title":"Pathways to paid work for youth with severe disabilities: Perspectives on strategies for success","authors":"Michele A. Schutz, B. Schwartzman, Jessica Awsumb, L. Burgess, E. Carter, J. Taylor","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221221","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Paid work during high school serves as a steppingstone to postsecondary employment for young adults with severe disabilities. Yet youth with significant cognitive impairments rarely have the opportunity to experience paid work during high school. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify the range of facilitators that promote paid employment for youth with severe disabilities during high school. METHODS: We conducted individual and focus group interviews with 74 special educators, adult agency providers, school district leaders, family members of youth with severe disabilities, and local employers. RESULTS: Participants discussed 36 facilitators spanning nine major categories: collaboration, training and information, attitudes and mindsets, supports for youth, youth work experiences, knowledge and skill instruction, staffing, individualization, and transportation. We identified similarities and differences in the factors emphasized by each of the five stakeholder groups. CONCLUSION: Renewed attention should be focused on key practices and partnerships needed to facilitate community-based work experiences for youth with severe disabilities prior to graduation.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78770643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND: Finding meaning in life and wellbeing through vocational work-roles are central to recovery of persons with psychiatric disabilities. However, there is a disconnect between positive concepts and vocational rehabilitation, rendering meaning and wellbeing rarely explored in vocational rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: We assume higher meaning and wellbeing exists among individuals engaged in peer helping work-roles (meaningful role) as compared to non-helping work-roles. We examine this and additional questions to learn about relationships between positive concepts and vocational work-roles illuminating mental health recovery. METHODS: 114 individuals with psychiatric disabilities (ages 20-70) from various vocational-services participated. Sixty-nine worked in peer-helping roles (i.e. consumer-providers/peer-supporters) and 45 engaged in non-helping work-roles (vendors/clerical work, etc.). Participants filled in the Meaning in Life and Work-related Flow (assessing wellbeing at work) scales. Additionally, participants in peer-helping work-roles filled a peer-developed scale estimating their salience of peer-role characteristics. RESULTS: Individuals in peer-helping work-roles had significantly higher meaning in life levels than those in non-helping roles. Having meaning in life also predicted higher work-related flow across the sample. Finally, meaning in life positively mediated relations between salience of peer-role characteristics and work-related flow experiences. CONCLUSION: Researching meaning and wellbeing can broaden theoretical understanding and bear practical implications for enhancing vocational work-role fit and recovery.
{"title":"Meaning in life and flow experiences among people with psychiatric disabilities who are engaged in peer-helping vs. non-helping work-roles","authors":"May Bujanover, M. Mashiach-Eizenberg, G. Moran","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221217","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Finding meaning in life and wellbeing through vocational work-roles are central to recovery of persons with psychiatric disabilities. However, there is a disconnect between positive concepts and vocational rehabilitation, rendering meaning and wellbeing rarely explored in vocational rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: We assume higher meaning and wellbeing exists among individuals engaged in peer helping work-roles (meaningful role) as compared to non-helping work-roles. We examine this and additional questions to learn about relationships between positive concepts and vocational work-roles illuminating mental health recovery. METHODS: 114 individuals with psychiatric disabilities (ages 20-70) from various vocational-services participated. Sixty-nine worked in peer-helping roles (i.e. consumer-providers/peer-supporters) and 45 engaged in non-helping work-roles (vendors/clerical work, etc.). Participants filled in the Meaning in Life and Work-related Flow (assessing wellbeing at work) scales. Additionally, participants in peer-helping work-roles filled a peer-developed scale estimating their salience of peer-role characteristics. RESULTS: Individuals in peer-helping work-roles had significantly higher meaning in life levels than those in non-helping roles. Having meaning in life also predicted higher work-related flow across the sample. Finally, meaning in life positively mediated relations between salience of peer-role characteristics and work-related flow experiences. CONCLUSION: Researching meaning and wellbeing can broaden theoretical understanding and bear practical implications for enhancing vocational work-role fit and recovery.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82202435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND: Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have special interest areas (SIAs) which are characterized by significant depth and breadth of knowledge in a particular topic. These interests can continue through adulthood. OBJECTIVE: We conducted this study to develop a better understanding of the relation between SIAs and employment and mental health outcomes of adults with ASD. METHODS: Qualitative and quantitative analyses were used to examine the data with an emphasis on bringing autistic voices to the forefront of the discussion. Seventy-two adults with ASD, ages 18–53, completed an online survey describing their SIA engagement, employment status, and current mental health measured by two standardized assessments. Respondents provided open-ended responses describing their SIA and beliefs regarding SIAs broadly. RESULTS: Open-ended responses indicated adults with ASD have highly diverse SIAs that are rarely utilized in their employment experiences. Hierarchical regressions revealed SIA-related bullying was associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. SIA employment was associated with depression such that those who were not currently employed in their SIA reported higher levels of depression. Respondents without support from people in their life related to their SIA reported higher levels of stress. CONCLUSION: SIAs are extremely important in the lives of autistic adults and should be utilized to enhance their employment experiences and overall well-being. Family members, adult service providers, and educational professionals should support and encourage SIAs.
{"title":"Examining the special interest areas of autistic adults with a focus on their employment and mental health outcomes","authors":"L. A. Bross, Jonathan M. Huffman, Mayumi Hagiwara","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221218","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have special interest areas (SIAs) which are characterized by significant depth and breadth of knowledge in a particular topic. These interests can continue through adulthood. OBJECTIVE: We conducted this study to develop a better understanding of the relation between SIAs and employment and mental health outcomes of adults with ASD. METHODS: Qualitative and quantitative analyses were used to examine the data with an emphasis on bringing autistic voices to the forefront of the discussion. Seventy-two adults with ASD, ages 18–53, completed an online survey describing their SIA engagement, employment status, and current mental health measured by two standardized assessments. Respondents provided open-ended responses describing their SIA and beliefs regarding SIAs broadly. RESULTS: Open-ended responses indicated adults with ASD have highly diverse SIAs that are rarely utilized in their employment experiences. Hierarchical regressions revealed SIA-related bullying was associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. SIA employment was associated with depression such that those who were not currently employed in their SIA reported higher levels of depression. Respondents without support from people in their life related to their SIA reported higher levels of stress. CONCLUSION: SIAs are extremely important in the lives of autistic adults and should be utilized to enhance their employment experiences and overall well-being. Family members, adult service providers, and educational professionals should support and encourage SIAs.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"461 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82976061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND: The Back2Work Early Intervention Vocational Rehabilitation (EIVR) program was developed in response to the low employment rate of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and their lack of access to early, specialised vocational rehabilitation (VR). The program has been delivered by qualified rehabilitation counsellors to hospital patients with newly acquired SCI since 2016. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness and consumer perspective of the Back2Work EIVR Program. METHODS: The program was evaluated using a mixed-methods, longitudinal, prospective design. RESULTS: Data analysis revealed a return to work rate (RTW) of 43% by 12 months post-discharge. Qualitative data indicated positive participant experiences with the program, emphasising the hopefulness brought about by early vocational support. CONCLUSIONS: The Back2Work program has a positive impact on participants’ RTW outcomes, through the provision of early specialist vocational rehabilitation interventions. This includes building a positive culture around RTW after SCI and engagement with employers to maximise the likelihood of timely and sustainable re-employment. The RTW outcomes and emergent themes will help inform service development in the field of early vocational rehabilitation after SCI.
{"title":"Results from phase one of an early intervention vocational rehabilitation trial for people with spinal cord injury conducted in Queensland, Australia","authors":"Julia Bloom, V. McLennan, P. Dorsett","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221214","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: The Back2Work Early Intervention Vocational Rehabilitation (EIVR) program was developed in response to the low employment rate of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and their lack of access to early, specialised vocational rehabilitation (VR). The program has been delivered by qualified rehabilitation counsellors to hospital patients with newly acquired SCI since 2016. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness and consumer perspective of the Back2Work EIVR Program. METHODS: The program was evaluated using a mixed-methods, longitudinal, prospective design. RESULTS: Data analysis revealed a return to work rate (RTW) of 43% by 12 months post-discharge. Qualitative data indicated positive participant experiences with the program, emphasising the hopefulness brought about by early vocational support. CONCLUSIONS: The Back2Work program has a positive impact on participants’ RTW outcomes, through the provision of early specialist vocational rehabilitation interventions. This includes building a positive culture around RTW after SCI and engagement with employers to maximise the likelihood of timely and sustainable re-employment. The RTW outcomes and emergent themes will help inform service development in the field of early vocational rehabilitation after SCI.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88288828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND: Individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience challenges when they enter the open labor market or competitive employment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to explore the experiences of individuals living with ASD and the perceptions of health therapists with regard to establishing and maintaining the worker role. METHODS: The data was collected through interviews with two groups of participants diagnosed with ASD working in the open market, and key informants from South Africa and central United States of America participated in the study. RESULTS: The data were collected by means of descriptive qualitative research methods and analysed using thematic content analysis. Three themes emerged from the study. Theme one: Facilitation of integration into the workplace after work training; Theme two: A need for client-centred practice in matching the client’s job to their interest; Theme three: Work enables a sense of normality. CONCLUSION: In conclusion the study presented findings that were common among participants in both cities, especially the importance of exercising supported employment and client-centred practice in placing the individual with ASD in the workplace.
{"title":"Exploring the experiences of individuals living with autism spectrum disorder about their worker role: The South African and Central United States contextual experience","authors":"M. Soeker, D. Beversdorf, Cortney Fish","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221216","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience challenges when they enter the open labor market or competitive employment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to explore the experiences of individuals living with ASD and the perceptions of health therapists with regard to establishing and maintaining the worker role. METHODS: The data was collected through interviews with two groups of participants diagnosed with ASD working in the open market, and key informants from South Africa and central United States of America participated in the study. RESULTS: The data were collected by means of descriptive qualitative research methods and analysed using thematic content analysis. Three themes emerged from the study. Theme one: Facilitation of integration into the workplace after work training; Theme two: A need for client-centred practice in matching the client’s job to their interest; Theme three: Work enables a sense of normality. CONCLUSION: In conclusion the study presented findings that were common among participants in both cities, especially the importance of exercising supported employment and client-centred practice in placing the individual with ASD in the workplace.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72692069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND: Disability stigma is a significant risk factor that reduces job satisfaction. Based on the previous studies, the role of disability acceptance as a buffer to prevent the negative impact of stigma in the workplace is hypothesized. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the moderating effect of disability acceptance on the negative effects of disability stigma on job satisfaction of people with disabilities. METHODS: 164 participants working at the time of the survey completed questionnaires measuring disability stigma, disability acceptance, and job satisfaction. The associations among the three variables were examined using simple linear regression analyses. Hierarchical linear regression analysis was conducted to identify the moderating effect of disability acceptance after controlling disability type. RESULTS: Disability stigma (β=–0.17, p < 0.05) and disability acceptance (β=0.18, p < 0.05) were significantly associated with job satisfaction respectively. In the final model, disability acceptance moderated the relationship between disability stigma and job satisfaction (β=–0.16, p < 0.05). Specifically, the impacts of disability stigma on job satisfaction for participants with higher disability acceptance differed from those with lower acceptance. CONCLUSION: The current research suggests that disability acceptance plays a critical role for people with disabilities to cope with the negative impact of disability stigma. This result implies that disability acceptance should be an important focus of intervention to increase job satisfaction.
背景:残障耻辱感是降低工作满意度的重要风险因素。在以往研究的基础上，假设残疾接受作为缓冲的作用，以防止工作场所耻辱的负面影响。目的:研究残障接受度对残障耻辱感对残障人工作满意度负向影响的调节作用。方法:164名在调查时工作的参与者完成了残疾污名、残疾接受度和工作满意度的问卷调查。使用简单的线性回归分析来检验三个变量之间的关联。通过层次线性回归分析，在控制残疾类型后，确定残疾接受度的调节作用。结果:残障耻辱感(β= -0.17, p < 0.05)和残障接受度(β=0.18, p < 0.05)分别与工作满意度显著相关。在最后的模型中，残疾接受度调节了残疾耻辱感与工作满意度之间的关系(β= -0.16, p < 0.05)。具体而言，残障污名对工作满意度的影响在残障接受度高的被试与接受度低的被试之间存在差异。结论:目前的研究表明，残疾接受在残疾人应对残疾污名的负面影响中起着关键作用。本研究结果提示残障接受应成为提高工作满意度的重要干预重点。
{"title":"Disability acceptance as a moderator of the impacts of disability stigma on job satisfaction of people with disabilities in the workplace","authors":"Jaeyoung Kim","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221213","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Disability stigma is a significant risk factor that reduces job satisfaction. Based on the previous studies, the role of disability acceptance as a buffer to prevent the negative impact of stigma in the workplace is hypothesized. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the moderating effect of disability acceptance on the negative effects of disability stigma on job satisfaction of people with disabilities. METHODS: 164 participants working at the time of the survey completed questionnaires measuring disability stigma, disability acceptance, and job satisfaction. The associations among the three variables were examined using simple linear regression analyses. Hierarchical linear regression analysis was conducted to identify the moderating effect of disability acceptance after controlling disability type. RESULTS: Disability stigma (β=–0.17, p < 0.05) and disability acceptance (β=0.18, p < 0.05) were significantly associated with job satisfaction respectively. In the final model, disability acceptance moderated the relationship between disability stigma and job satisfaction (β=–0.16, p < 0.05). Specifically, the impacts of disability stigma on job satisfaction for participants with higher disability acceptance differed from those with lower acceptance. CONCLUSION: The current research suggests that disability acceptance plays a critical role for people with disabilities to cope with the negative impact of disability stigma. This result implies that disability acceptance should be an important focus of intervention to increase job satisfaction.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"99 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90532171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Strauser, Chelsea E. Brehmer, P. Rumrill, D. Strauser, B. Phillips, J. Kosciulek, Sa Shen
BACKGROUND: Individuals with disabilities experience disruptions in life participation at the onset or exacerbation of a disability. The multiple dimensions of functioning impacted go beyond the symptoms of a disabling condition and assessing an individual’s level of functioning is a critical first step of a strengths-based rehabilitation approach. With functioning playing an important role in the vocational rehabilitation process, it would be important to have an assessment tool that can be used to measure an individual’s level of functioning. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Illinois Brief Functioning Inventory (IBFI), a scale developed to measure the multi-dimensional nature of functioning as it relates to vocational rehabilitation, career development, and employment of people with disabilities. METHODS: Factor analysis, including exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), was used to determine and validate the underlying dimension of IBFI. RESULTS: Overall, the study findings indicate strong psychometrics for a 26-item instrument comprised of five meaningful subscales identifying functioning across physical, cognitive, and emotional dimensions. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide initial psychometric support regarding the IBFI as an instrument that can be used to identify an individual’s current level of functioning.
{"title":"Development and validation of the Illinois brief functioning inventory","authors":"D. Strauser, Chelsea E. Brehmer, P. Rumrill, D. Strauser, B. Phillips, J. Kosciulek, Sa Shen","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221215","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Individuals with disabilities experience disruptions in life participation at the onset or exacerbation of a disability. The multiple dimensions of functioning impacted go beyond the symptoms of a disabling condition and assessing an individual’s level of functioning is a critical first step of a strengths-based rehabilitation approach. With functioning playing an important role in the vocational rehabilitation process, it would be important to have an assessment tool that can be used to measure an individual’s level of functioning. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Illinois Brief Functioning Inventory (IBFI), a scale developed to measure the multi-dimensional nature of functioning as it relates to vocational rehabilitation, career development, and employment of people with disabilities. METHODS: Factor analysis, including exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), was used to determine and validate the underlying dimension of IBFI. RESULTS: Overall, the study findings indicate strong psychometrics for a 26-item instrument comprised of five meaningful subscales identifying functioning across physical, cognitive, and emotional dimensions. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide initial psychometric support regarding the IBFI as an instrument that can be used to identify an individual’s current level of functioning.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88302697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND: The Australian Government has applied considerable focus to improving the unemployment rate of people with disability through initiatives to build their capacity and job readiness. Far less attention has been paid to addressing the needs of business, especially small- to medium-sized enterprises (SME). OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the Diversity Field Officer Service (DFOS) pilot, which aimed to address that gap through providing direct support to SME to build disability confidence and more inclusive organizations. METHODS: We used a mixed method approach (pre- and post-service surveys along with post-service semi-structured interviews) with representatives from 36 businesses. We used descriptive statistics and thematic analysis to summarise the survey data and interview material, respectively. RESULTS: Confidence in employing people with disability increased, as did the employment of, and intention to employ, people with disability. Many businesses were implementing, or planning to implement, measures to increase the employment of people with disability. DFOS capacity building exercises and activities (e.g., one-to-one conversations to understand the specific needs and challenges of their businesses) were all rated highly. Participants were generally supportive of an ongoing role for DFOS. CONCLUSION: The DFOS holds promise as a strategy to increase the employment of people with disability in SME.
{"title":"Diversity field officer service: An evaluation of an employer engagement strategy trialled in Geelong, Australia","authors":"K. Murfitt, C. Gaskin","doi":"10.3233/jvr-221212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-221212","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: The Australian Government has applied considerable focus to improving the unemployment rate of people with disability through initiatives to build their capacity and job readiness. Far less attention has been paid to addressing the needs of business, especially small- to medium-sized enterprises (SME). OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the Diversity Field Officer Service (DFOS) pilot, which aimed to address that gap through providing direct support to SME to build disability confidence and more inclusive organizations. METHODS: We used a mixed method approach (pre- and post-service surveys along with post-service semi-structured interviews) with representatives from 36 businesses. We used descriptive statistics and thematic analysis to summarise the survey data and interview material, respectively. RESULTS: Confidence in employing people with disability increased, as did the employment of, and intention to employ, people with disability. Many businesses were implementing, or planning to implement, measures to increase the employment of people with disability. DFOS capacity building exercises and activities (e.g., one-to-one conversations to understand the specific needs and challenges of their businesses) were all rated highly. Participants were generally supportive of an ongoing role for DFOS. CONCLUSION: The DFOS holds promise as a strategy to increase the employment of people with disability in SME.","PeriodicalId":47208,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88605670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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