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- Bejerholm, Ulrika, et al.
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Stöd till studier och arbete
- 2020. - 3
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In: Att leva med psykisk funktionsnedsättning : livssituation och effektiva vård- och stödinsats - livssituation och effektiva vård- och stödinsats. - 9789144126227 ; , s. 351-366
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)
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- Lexén, Annika, et al.
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Case management och integrerade vård- och stödinsatser
- 2020. - 3
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In: Att leva med psykiska funktionsnedsättning : livssituation och effektiva vård- och stödinsatser - livssituation och effektiva vård- och stödinsatser. - 9789144126227 ; , s. 417-431
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- Björk Skuladottir, Edda, et al.
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Translation and validation of Assessment of Work Performance (AWP) into the Icelandic language and culture
- 2021
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In: Work. - : IOS PRESS. - 1875-9270 .- 1051-9815. ; 69:4, s. 1305-1316
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND:Evidence-based services in vocational rehabilitation call for valid and reliable assessments of work performance for intervention planning and safe return to work for individuals with illness or injuries. Assessments that are easy to use, culturally adapted, and in a language professionals and clients understand is important for their utility. Translation and adaption of assessments to new languages and cultures are of importance to maintain high standards of assessments and the quality of services in the vocational rehabilitation setting. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to translate and adapt the Assessment of Work Performance (AWP), into the Icelandic language and culture. Furthermore, to investigate the content validity and utility of the evaluation instrument. METHODS:The study was conducted in two phases. The first phase, based on the Dual-Panel translation method, included two expert panels performing translation and cultural adaption of the original Swedish AWP. In the second phase field testing of the translated instrument was followed by an online survey among vocational rehabilitation professionals for content validation and utility. RESULTS:The results of the study showed satisfactory opinions from experienced professionals toward the content validity, translation, cultural adaption, and utility of the Icelandic version of the AWP. CONCLUSIONS:The study indicates that the Dual-Panel translation method is a valid method when translating instruments from one language and culture to another. Furthermore, the results of the study imply that the AWP can be regarded as content valid up to an acceptable degree for implementation in vocational rehabilitation services in Iceland.
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- Bejerholm, Ulrika, et al.
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Individual Placement and Support in Sweden-A randomized controlled trial
- 2015
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In: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0803-9488 .- 1502-4725. ; 69:1, s. 57-66
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Currently there is no evidence on the effectiveness of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) in Sweden. Aims: To determine the effectiveness of IPS on vocational outcomes among people with severe mental illness (SMI) in a Swedish context. A secondary aim was to evaluate a community integration effect. Methods: A randomized controlled trial with a parallel design was used. Mental health outpatients with SMI were randomized to IPS or traditional vocational rehabilitation (TVR) services. The allocation status was assessor-blinded. The primary outcome was competitive employment. All vocational outcomes were collected continuously, and socio-demographic and clinical variables at baseline, 6 and 18 months. The trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00960024. Results: One hundred and twenty participants were randomized. Eighty seven per cent were assessed after 6 months, and 73% after 18 months. IPS was more effective than TVR in terms of gaining employment at 18-month follow-up (46% vs. 11%; difference 36%, 95% CI 18-54), along with the amount of working hours and weeks, longer job tenure periods and income. Cox regression analysis showed that IPS participants gained employment five times quicker than those in TVR. Ninety per cent of the IPS participants became involved in work, internships or education, i.e. activities integrated in mainstream community settings, while 24% in the TVR group achieved this. Conclusions: IPS is effective in a Swedish context in terms of gaining employment and becoming integrated within the local community. The welfare system presented obstacles for gaining competitive employment directly and it was indicated that internships delayed time to first competitive employment.
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- Bejerholm, Ulrika, et al.
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Supported employment adapted for people with affective disorders—A randomized controlled trial
- 2017
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In: Journal of Affective Disorders. - : Elsevier BV. - 0165-0327. ; 207, s. 212-220
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background While effective vocational methods for gaining employment exist for people with schizophrenia and similar conditions, no evidence exists with regard to people with affective disorders. We aimed to study the effectiveness of a newly developed Individual Enabling and Support (IES) model adapted for the target group and compared to traditional vocational rehabilitation (TVR). Methods An assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a parallel design was performed. Sixty-one participants received IES or TVR. The primary outcome was employment rate at 12-month follow-up. Secondary vocational outcomes, depression severity, and quality of life were also studied. Trial register number is ISRCTN93470551. Results IES was more effective for employment compared to TVR (42.4% vs. 4%; difference 38%, 95% CI 0.12–0.55). Significant group differences were present in secondary vocational outcomes (hours and weeks employed, time to employment), and depression severity. The IES-group had significantly lowering in depression scores and increased quality of life scores during the intervention period. Limitations This RCT was limited by the small sample size due to restriction of recruitment to middle-sized cities within geographically diverse sites in southern Sweden. Larger trials are needed, also in primary health care and employment services settings. Conclusions IES is more effective than TVR for attaining employment and improving depressive symptoms. On a societal level, IES closes the time and service gap between treatment and employment, and thus lowers sick-leave costs. © 2016
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- Eklund, Mona, et al.
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Wellbeing, activity and housing satisfaction - comparing residents with psychiatric disabilities in supported housing and ordinary housing with support
- 2017
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In: BMC Psychiatry. - : BioMed Central. - 1471-244X. ; 17
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: The home is imperative for the possibilities for meaningful everyday activities among people with psychiatric disabilities. Knowledge of whether such possibilities vary with type of housing and housing support might reveal areas for improved support. We aimed to compare people with psychiatric disabilities living in supported housing (SH) and ordinary housing with support (OHS) regarding perceived well-being, engaging and satisfying everyday activities, and perceived meaning of activity in one's accommodation. The importance of these factors and socio-demographics for satisfaction with housing was also explored. Methods: This naturalistic cross-sectional study was conducted in municipalities and city districts (n = 21) in Sweden, and 155 SH residents and 111 OHS residents participated in an interview that included both self-reports and interviewer ratings. T-test and linear regression analysis were used. Results: The SH group expressed more psychological problems, but better health, quality of life and personal recovery compared to the OHS residents. The latter were rated as having less symptom severity, and higher levels of functioning and activity engagement. Both groups rated themselves as under-occupied in the domains of work, leisure, home management and self-care, but the SH residents less so regarding home management and self-care chores. Although the groups reported similar levels of activity, the SH group were more satisfied with everyday activities and rated their housing higher on possibilities for social interaction and personal development. The groups did not differ on access to activity in their homes. The participants generally reported sufficient access to activity, social interaction and personal development, but those who wanted more personal development in the OHS group outnumbered those who stated they received enough. Higher scores on satisfaction with daily occupations, access to organization and information, wanting more social interaction, and personal recovery predicted high satisfaction with housing in the regression model. Conclusion: The fact that health, quality of life and recovery were rated higher by the SH group, despite lower interviewer-ratings on symptoms and level of functioning, might partly be explained by better access to social interaction and personal development in the SH context. This should be acknowledged when planning the support to people who receive OHS.
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- Bejerholm, Ulrika, et al.
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Aktivitetsengagemang
- 2020. - 2
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In: Aktivitet och relation : mål och medel inom psykosocial rehabilitering - mål och medel inom psykosocial rehabilitering. - 9789144125985 ; , s. 161-179
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Book chapter (pop. science, debate, etc.)
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- Bejerholm, Ulrika, et al.
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Aktivitetsengagemang
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In: Aktivitet & relation : Mål och medel inom psykosocial rehabilitering - Mål och medel inom psykosocial rehabilitering. - 9789144048680 ; , s. 161-179
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