Extrait

Background and study aims In Germany, the number of days of absence from work caused by mental illness has risen dramatically in the past ten years. Due to lack of qualified staff, it is very important for companies to take care of the physical and mental health of their workers. As a result, the number of people who are unable to work due to mental stress and diseases is extremely high. Supported Employment concepts such as the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model look at making work a rehabilitative agent itself. Supported Employment Plus (SEplus) uses a modified IPS-approach in order to: maintain the affected employee’s work ability and performance, re-establish the employee’s mental well-being in the workplace, preserve the work capacity and productivity for the company; reduce the number of days of absence due to mental health problems. Who can participate? Employees of the participating businesses who report psychological distress can take part. What does the study involve? Employees are randomly allocated to one of two groups: intervention and control groups. The intervention group receives SEplus the affected workers are specifically and individually coached by experienced job coaches. These job coaches also fulfil an advisory and supportive role for the employer, the colleagues and other stakeholders of the business environment. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Not provided at time of registration. Where is the study run from? The study is run from participating business enterprise and service companies in Germany. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? October 2012 to September 2014. Who is funding the study? European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (EU) Who is the main contact? Prof Wulf Rössler [email protected]

Critère d'inclusion

• Mental disorders, vocational rehabilitation

Liens

• ictrp
• isrctn