2023
Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Employment for Veterans
Sprong ME, Hollender H, Paul E, Gilbert J, Weber K, Garakani A, Buono FD. Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Employment for Veterans. Psychological Services 2023, 20: 222-231. PMID: 35849362, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000690.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEmployment, SupportedHumansRehabilitation, VocationalSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsSubstance use disordersUse disordersImpact of SUDMental health conditionsSerious mental health conditionsVocational rehabilitation programCommunity-based employmentMedical conditionsRehabilitation programAlcohol useHealth conditionsVeteransIllicit drugsVR programClosure statusDisordersPresent studyFindingsTransitional work
2021
Employment After Vocational Rehabilitation Predicts Decreased Health Care Utilization in Veterans With Mental Health Diagnoses
Abraham KM, Chang MM, Van T, Resnick SG, Zivin K. Employment After Vocational Rehabilitation Predicts Decreased Health Care Utilization in Veterans With Mental Health Diagnoses. Military Medicine 2021, 186: 850-857. PMID: 33825897, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care utilizationVeterans Health AdministrationSubstance use disordersCare utilizationMental healthUse disordersService visitsOutpatient mental health visitsSubsequent health care utilizationHealth care utilization dataMental health visitsMental health hospitalizationsPrimary care visitsEmergency department visitsMental health diagnosesMental health conditionsVeteran's employmentEmployment service programsLogistic regression modelsEmployment statusMedical hospitalizationCare visitsDepartment visitsHealth visitsLower odds
2020
The Potential Impact of Job Automation on Veterans in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Tsai J, Mehta K, Elbogen E. The Potential Impact of Job Automation on Veterans in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. Psychiatric Services 2020, 72: 329-332. PMID: 32811282, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202000172.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Employment Outcomes From VA Vocational Services Involving Transitional Work for Veterans With a Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Davis LL, Resnick SG, Maieritsch KP, Weber KC, Erbes CR, Strom TQ, McCall KP, Kyriakides TC. Employment Outcomes From VA Vocational Services Involving Transitional Work for Veterans With a Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2019, 42: 257-267. PMID: 30945920, PMCID: PMC6910199, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderVeterans Health AdministrationStress disorderCompetitive employment outcomesStudy of veteransComparative subgroup analysisCompetitive jobsBaseline characteristicsSubgroup analysisHealth AdministrationYounger agePsychiatric disabilitiesTransitional workPotential subgroupsNonengagersOutcomesVeteransVocational rehabilitation
2018
Effect of Evidence-Based Supported Employment vs Transitional Work on Achieving Steady Work Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Davis LL, Kyriakides TC, Suris AM, Ottomanelli LA, Mueller L, Parker PE, Resnick SG, Toscano R, Scrymgeour AA, Drake RE. Effect of Evidence-Based Supported Employment vs Transitional Work on Achieving Steady Work Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry 2018, 75: 316-324. PMID: 29490371, PMCID: PMC5875356, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.4472.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultEmployment, SupportedEvidence-Based PracticeFemaleHumansIncomeMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRehabilitation, VocationalStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesVeteransConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderClinical trialsIPS groupIndividual PlacementVeterans Affairs Medical CenterCompetitive jobsStress disorderChronic posttraumatic stress disorderVocational rehabilitation interventionsVocational rehabilitationCompetitive employmentMore participantsTreat analysisMean ageMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOMERehabilitation interventionsMultisite trialLatino ethnicityIPS participantsSupported employment interventionTransitional workTrialsVeterans
2017
Supported Employment for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Provider Perspectives
Pogoda TK, Carlson KF, Gormley KE, Resnick SG. Supported Employment for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Provider Perspectives. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2017, 99: s14-s22. PMID: 28784357, DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic brain injuryVocational rehabilitation specialistsRehabilitation specialistsBrain injurySupport needsCross-sectional survey studyTBI historyProviders' perceptionsWeb-based surveyCase managementEvidence baseClinical directionsProvider perspectivesVeteransInjurySE programsSurvey studyCompetitive Employment Outcomes Among Veterans in VHA Therapeutic and Supported Employment Services Programs
Abraham KM, Yosef M, Resnick SG, Zivin K. Competitive Employment Outcomes Among Veterans in VHA Therapeutic and Supported Employment Services Programs. Psychiatric Services 2017, 68: 938-946. PMID: 28502241, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical CenterCompetitive employmentVeterans Affairs Medical CenterSupported Employment ServicesHigher oddsMental illnessCommunity-based employment servicesMonitoring formCompetitive employment outcomesFiscal year 2006VeteransEmployment service programsTransitional workFY 2010OddsTherapeuticsYearsTypes of servicesTherapyService programsIllnessFY 2006CliniciansEmployment servicesA Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Early Phase of Substance Use Disorder Recovery for Older Veterans: Neurocognitive and Substance Use Outcomes
Bell MD, Laws HB, Petrakis IB. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Early Phase of Substance Use Disorder Recovery for Older Veterans: Neurocognitive and Substance Use Outcomes. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2017, 40: 94-102. PMID: 27732034, PMCID: PMC5378626, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive remediation therapyWork therapySUD outcomesExecutive Function IndexOutpatient veteransSubstance use disorder outcomesDays of abstinenceExecutive functionPremorbid IQCognitive changesCognitive recoveryPilot study reportsDisorder outcomesResidential treatmentSubstance useCognitive impairmentDrug abuseBaseline assessmentTotal abstinenceMixed effects modelsAbstinenceVeteransOutpatient treatmentSUDBlind assessment
2016
Job Satisfaction of Department of Veterans Affairs Peer Mental Health Providers
Chang BH, Mueller L, Resnick SG, Osatuke K, Eisen SV. Job Satisfaction of Department of Veterans Affairs Peer Mental Health Providers. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2016, 39: 47-54. PMID: 26414749, PMCID: PMC8167885, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVocational rehabilitation specialistsRehabilitation specialistsPeer specialistsNon-VA settingsMental health servicesMental health careMental health workersMental health providersSignificant group differencesHealth workersLength of employmentHealth providersHealth servicesCohortComparison groupHealth careStudy sampleGroup differencesVA employeesStudy objectiveNonveteran samplesPeer providersJob categoriesShorter lengthVeteransObtaining employment as an anchor for estimating the minimum clinically important difference on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) in schizophrenia
Leddy-Stacy MA, Rosenheck R. Obtaining employment as an anchor for estimating the minimum clinically important difference on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) in schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 2016, 238: 304-309. PMID: 27086249, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.02.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Veterans Employed as Peer and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists
Eisen SV, Mueller LN, Chang BH, Resnick SG, Schultz MR, Clark JA. Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Veterans Employed as Peer and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists. Psychiatric Services 2015, 66: 381-388. PMID: 25555066, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201400105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeMental health recoveryVR specialistsMental healthVocational rehabilitation specialistsPeer specialistsHealth recoveryRehabilitation specialistsVeterans AffairsParticipant characteristicsVA health care systemChi-square testHealth care systemRecovery-oriented servicesSquare testSupported employment programCare systemCohortCommunity of veteransSignificant differencesMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisT-testObservational surveyMultiple comparisons
2014
Work Outcomes After Benefits Counseling Among Veterans Applying for Service Connection for a Psychiatric Condition
Rosen MI, Ablondi K, Black AC, Mueller L, Serowik KL, Martino S, Mobo BH, Rosenheck RA. Work Outcomes After Benefits Counseling Among Veterans Applying for Service Connection for a Psychiatric Condition. Psychiatric Services 2014, 65: 1426-1432. PMID: 25082304, PMCID: PMC4713007, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201300478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical trialsSix monthsPsychiatric conditionsVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemDisability paymentsMore daysMental health servicesHealth care systemTimeline FollowPsychiatric disordersBasic counselingControl groupHealth servicesBenefits counselingWork-related activitiesCare systemCounselingVeteransStudy objectiveDisability benefitsTrialsDaysControl conditionMore researchActive ingredientsVirtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities
Smith MJ, Ginger EJ, Wright M, Wright K, Humm L, Olsen D, Bell MD, Fleming MF. Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2014, 202: 659-667. PMID: 25099298, PMCID: PMC4149584, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000000187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVirtual reality job interview trainingJob interview trainingJob interview skillsVR-JITInterview trainingInterview skillsRole-play performancePsychiatric disabilitiesCommunity-based settingsJob interviewsVirtual charactersTAU groupUsual groupFuture interviewsTraining sessionsFuture researchOnline trainingInitial feasibilityPerformance scoresSkillsTrainingParticipantsEfficacyDisabilityIndividualsReceipt of employment services among Veterans Health Administration users with psychiatric diagnoses
Abraham KM, Ganoczy D, Yosef M, Resnick SG, Zivin K. Receipt of employment services among Veterans Health Administration users with psychiatric diagnoses. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2014, 51: 401-414. PMID: 25019663, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2013.05.0114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAnxietyBipolar DisorderBlack or African AmericanCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionEmployment, SupportedFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedRehabilitation, VocationalSchizophreniaStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransVocational GuidanceWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsVHA patientsPsychiatric diagnosisVeterans Health Administration usersDifferent psychiatric diagnosesDemographic characteristicsSystem-level barriersClinical administrative dataReach of servicesVHA servicesVocational assistancePatientsCharacteristics of peopleBipolar disorderDiagnosisAnxiety disordersAdministrative dataRandom sampleTransitional workSchizophreniaDisordersDepressionFuture studiesPTSDTherapyEmployment servicesHealth and well-being of homeless veterans participating in transitional and supported employment: Six-month outcomes
Leddy M, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. Health and well-being of homeless veterans participating in transitional and supported employment: Six-month outcomes. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2014, 51: 161-174. PMID: 24805902, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2013.01.0011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalysis of VarianceAttitude to HealthEmployment, SupportedFemaleHealth StatusHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOccupational TherapyPatient Outcome AssessmentPersonal SatisfactionQuality of LifeRehabilitation, VocationalSelf ConceptSocial SupportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesVeteransConceptsNon-vocational outcomesSix-month outcomesHomeless veteransSerious mental illnessGreater increaseCompetitive employment ratesTreatment daysPublic support incomeMental illnessSecondary analysisVeterans AffairsGreater decreaseIndividual PlacementOutcomesVeteransVocational servicesGreater improvementSupported EmploymentDaysDiverse outcomes
2013
Veterans Health Administration vocational services for Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans with mental health conditions
Twamley EW, Baker DG, Norman SB, Pittman JO, Lohr JB, Resnick SG. Veterans Health Administration vocational services for Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans with mental health conditions. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2013, 50: 663. PMID: 24013914, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2012.08.0137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic brain injuryMental health conditionsHealth conditionsNational Veterans Health Administration (VHA) databasesVocational servicesVeterans Health Administration databaseOperation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom veteransMore mental health conditionsHealth Administration databaseSubstance use disordersOIF/OEF veteransPosttraumatic stress disorderOperation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring FreedomOperation Enduring Freedom veteransBrain injuryHigh success rateEnduring Freedom veteransOperation Enduring FreedomUse disordersMost veteransFiscal year 2008Stress disorderOEF veteransAdministration databaseSuccess rate
2011
Simulated Job Interview Skill Training for People with Psychiatric Disability: Feasibility and Tolerability of Virtual Reality Training
Bell MD, Weinstein A. Simulated Job Interview Skill Training for People with Psychiatric Disability: Feasibility and Tolerability of Virtual Reality Training. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2011, 37: s91-s97. PMID: 21860052, PMCID: PMC3160120, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbr061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsJob interview skillsInterview skillsJob interviewsJob interview trainingJob interview simulationPsychiatric disabilitiesVocational rehabilitation specialistsVirtual reality trainingInterview trainingInterview simulationVirtual reality experienceImportant skillReality trainingVirtual reality technologySkillsAnxietyOngoing feedbackRehabilitation specialistsReality experienceParticipantsSuccessful employmentInterviewsTrainingDisabilityReality technology
2010
Transition to Low Intensity Case Management in a VA Assertive Community Treatment Model Program
Rosenheck RA, Neale MS, Mohamed S. Transition to Low Intensity Case Management in a VA Assertive Community Treatment Model Program. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2010, 33: 288-296. PMID: 20374987, DOI: 10.2975/33.4.2010.288.296.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismCaregiversCombined Modality TherapyCommunity Mental Health ServicesComorbidityDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)FemaleHospitalizationHumansIndependent LivingMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient Care TeamPsychotic DisordersQuality of LifeRehabilitation, VocationalSelf CareSocial AdjustmentSocial SupportSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsUtilization ReviewVeteransConceptsLower intensity servicesAssertive community treatmentService useLow-intensity treatmentNational VA administrative dataIntensive case management programSubsequent service useBaseline clinical characteristicsGreater clinical improvementMonths of treatmentVA administrative dataYears of treatmentLogistic regression analysisEarly clinical changesMonths of participationHigh-intensity servicesCase management programClinical improvementClinical characteristicsClinical changesVeteran characteristicsCommunity treatmentBivariate comparisonsCase managementGood family relationshipsNational Dissemination of Supported Housing in the VA: Model Adherence versus Model Modification
O'Connell M, Kasprow W, Rosenheck RA. National Dissemination of Supported Housing in the VA: Model Adherence versus Model Modification. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2010, 33: 308-319. PMID: 20374989, DOI: 10.2975/33.4.2010.308.319.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAlcoholismCase ManagementCombined Modality TherapyDelivery of Health CareFemaleHealth Plan ImplementationHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services ResearchHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOrganizational ObjectivesOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient DropoutsPublic HousingRehabilitation, VocationalSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransUS Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Efforts to Promote Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
Goldberg RW, Resnick SG. US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Efforts to Promote Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2010, 33: 255-258. PMID: 20374981, DOI: 10.2975/33.4.2010.255.258.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersAdaptation, PsychologicalCombined Modality TherapyDay Care, MedicalEvidence-Based MedicineHealth PromotionHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMental DisordersMental Health ServicesRehabilitation CentersRehabilitation, VocationalSocial AdjustmentUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans
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