Abstract

Vocational rehabilitation focused on maximizing work involvement, plays a significant role in the recovery of mentally ill patients. It is patient-focused, evidence-based, and involves multi-professional intervention. The present article is intended to discuss a case study of a client suffering from schizoaffective disorder by considering Individual Placement and Support model.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Salima M. Farooq, MSBE, RN, School of Nursing; Anmol Minaz, BSN, Aga Khan University Hospital; Afshan Nazar, MS (Epi&Biostats), School of Nursing and Midwifery -- Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

Sigma Membership

Rho Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Mentally Ill Patients, Supportive Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Restoring self-adequacy: Vocational rehabilitation of mentally ill patient

Washington, DC, USA

Vocational rehabilitation focused on maximizing work involvement, plays a significant role in the recovery of mentally ill patients. It is patient-focused, evidence-based, and involves multi-professional intervention. The present article is intended to discuss a case study of a client suffering from schizoaffective disorder by considering Individual Placement and Support model.