At a glance
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Supported Employment: Motivational Enhancement for Entry and Outcome
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Adapted Motivational Interviewing (AMI) and Support and Education for Recovery (SER) for Psychotic Disorders and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 168 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare 6 monthly counseling sessions to 6 monthly information sessions on Veterans' decisions to (a) participate in vocational rehabilitation services and (b) become employed.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Veterans assigned to the AMI condition will be scheduled for up to 6 sessions over 6 months. Up to 3 of these 6 sessions will be joint sessions with the Veteran's significant other (if available). Sessions will utilize a variety of motivational enhancement strategies including evocative questions, importance and confidence scales, collaborative problem solving, and planning.
Veterans assigned to the control condition will be seen for 6 sessions over 6 months of basic support and education about VA and non-VA psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery services. Up to 3 of these 6 sessions will be joint sessions with the Veteran's significant other (if available). The session topics include information about Bedford VA and Boston VA recovery services, as well as those offered by local non-profits.