Vocational rehabilitation case manager factors associated with vocational rehabilitation service program outcomes for people with disabilities in Taiwan – an exploratory study

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Tung Wang ◽  
Yi-Jiun Lin
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Case Manager ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Service Program ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service

Validating Vocational Rehabilitation-Service-Related Stress Scale (VRSS) for Vocational Rehabilitation Service Providers in Japan

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Mahoro Ishihara ◽  
Jun Yaeda ◽  
Mayu Fujikawa ◽  
Nobuko Sunami ◽  
Isao Wakabayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

The purpose of this study was to validate the Vocational Rehabilitation-Service-Related Stress Scale (VRSS) with a sample of 429 vocational rehabilitation (VR) service personnel in Japan. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to determine the structure of the VRSS, and confirmatory factor analysis showed that the four-factor model had a good model fit. The internal consistency reliability of the VRSS, as measured by Cronbach's alpha, was .90. Results indicated that the VRSS is a valid and reliable measure that can be used to examine occupational stress in VR personnel. Work-related stress and quality assurance issues that pertain to the delivery of VR services are discussed.

“I Honestly Would Not Have Known What to Do”: An Exploratory Study of Perspectives on Client Suicide Among Vocational Rehabilitation Support Staff

2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 458-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Lund ◽  
Jared C. Schultz ◽  
Katie B. Thomas ◽  
Michael R. Nadorff ◽  
Christina M. Sias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Client Suicide ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Suicide Training ◽  
And Training ◽  
Do So

Despite the high prevalence of suicide both overall and among people with disabilities in particular, little research has explored suicide in the context of the vocational rehabilitation (VR) system or in counseling support staff in general. We analyzed the responses of 14 VR support staff who responded to an open-ended qualitative prompt regarding their experiences with suicide training and competency. Key themes included a perceived lack of and desire for more training regarding suicide, seeking and receiving suicide training outside of VR, and a perceived lack of resources for working with suicidal clients. Responses also underscored the heavy emotional impact of working with these clients, especially when one feels unprepared to do so. These results suggest that it is important to provide VR support staff with resources and training for addressing suicide in their client populations.

scholarly journals Developing vocational rehabilitation services for people with long-term neurological conditions: Identifying facilitators and barriers to service provision

2019 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 337-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Hayward ◽  
Bilal A Mateen ◽  
E Diane Playford ◽  
Gail Eva
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Neurological Conditions

Introduction This study aimed to understand existing vocational rehabilitation service provision in one locality in London (population 3.74 million), identify any gaps and explore reasons for this, to support service development. Method Using soft systems methodology to guide the research process, semi-structured interviews were completed with nine participants, who were clinicians and managers providing vocational rehabilitation within a National Health Service context. Data were analysed thematically to build a ‘rich picture’ and develop a conceptual model of vocational rehabilitation service delivery. Findings were then ratified with participants at an engagement event. Results The findings indicate a spectrum of vocational rehabilitation service provision for long-term neurological conditions with differing levels of funding in place. Vocational rehabilitation often takes place ‘under the radar’ and therefore the true vocational rehabilitation needs of this population, and the extent of service provision, is not known. There is inconsistency of understanding across the services as to what constitutes vocational rehabilitation and outcomes are not routinely measured. Conclusion For vocational rehabilitation services to develop they require appropriate funding, driven by government policy to commissioners. Clear definitions of vocational rehabilitation, collecting and sharing outcome data and effective communication across services are needed at a local level. This is expressed in a conceptual model of vocational rehabilitation service delivery.

Perceived Vocational Rehabilitation Service Efficacy by Race/Ethnicity: Results of a National Customer Survey

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
Keith B. Wilson ◽  
Tyra Turner ◽  
Jiawei Liu ◽  
Debra A. Harley ◽  
Reginald J. Alston
Keyword(s):  
African Americans ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
European Americans ◽  
Race Ethnicity

The purpose of this study was to examine whether African Americans, European Americans, and other races and ethnicities with disabilities differed in perceived job placement efficacy of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services in the United States. Binary logistic regression was employed to predict how African Americans, European Americans, and other races and ethnicities would view VR services in assisting them to get Jobs. The test statistic revealed that race/ethnicity and perceived VR service efficacy among VR customers were not statistically significant. However, as the number (answering yes on the NIHS) of African Americans, European Americans, and other races and ethnicities increased, they perceived that the VR services they received did not assist them in getting a Job. Future research considerations for VR administrators and counselors are discussed.

A Vocational Rehabilitation Intervention Framework for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-30
Author(s):  
Phillip D. Rumrill ◽  
David R. Strauser ◽  
Chelsea Greco ◽  
Mykal J. Leslie
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Intervention ◽  
Age Related

This article presents the Illinois Work and Well-Being Model (IW2M) as a framework that can be applied to facilitate vocational rehabilitation interventions for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The model encompasses the interaction of contextual and career development domains to improve participation in the areas of work, society, community, and home. A discussion of the model's implications regarding vocational rehabilitation service and research is offered, with the overall goal of reinforcing career development as the foundation of vocational rehabilitation services for people with RA and other emerging age-related disabling conditions.

Vocational Rehabilitation Outcomes for Students Participating in a Model Transition Program

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard G. Luecking ◽  
Ellen. S. Fabian ◽  
Kara Contreary ◽  
Todd C. Honeycutt ◽  
Debra Martin Luecking
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Youth With Disabilities ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Outcome Differences ◽  
Employment Rates ◽  
Case Closure ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Model Transition

The authors examined vocational rehabilitation service and outcome differences between youth with disabilities who participated in a model transition intervention and youth with disabilities who did not. The transition model featured research-supported components integrated into a single service model and implemented across 11 Maryland school districts from 2007 to 2013. Using administrative data extracted from the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services, several major findings emerged. Model participants experienced a shorter time from eligibility to development of the Individual Plan for Employment, but longer open cases; received more job-related services and less assessment and diagnostic services; cost less to serve; achieved significantly higher employment rates at case closure; and worked slightly fewer hours and earned less per week at closure. These results signify implications for vocational rehabilitation practice with students and youth with disabilities, especially in the context of transition service requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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