Table 3.
Level 1 data from all three individual placement and support (IPS) modules.
| Introduction to IPSa(M, SD) | IPS Job Developmentb(M, SD) | Using the IPS Employment Resource Bookc(M, SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction | |||
| I would rate this training (with five stars being the best) | 4.5 (0.74) | 4.4 (0.77) | 4.5 (0.73) |
| The online module met its stated objectives (1 = very inadequately to 5 = considerably) | 4.4 (0.80) | 4.3 (0.76) | 4.4 (0.60) |
| The module included information that was new to med | 4.2 (0.88) | 4.2 (0.91) | 4.3 (0.74) |
| Self-reported knowledged | |||
| IPS: Introduction to the IPS Model of Supported Employment | |||
| As a result of this online module, I better understand the importance of employment for persons with mental illness | 4.5 (0.80) | ||
| As a result of this online module, I better understand the rationale for and fundamentals of IPS | 4.5 (0.76) | ||
| As a result of this online module, I better understand core practitioner skills and how to implement IPS | 4.5 (0.73) | ||
| IPS: Job Development | |||
| As a result of this online module, I better understand the importance of job development | 4.4 (0.75) | ||
| As a result of this online module, I better understand the importance of the employment specialist role | 4.5 (0.77) | ||
| As a result of this online module, I better understand how to support job development across the treatment team | 4.4 (0.76) | ||
| IPS: Using the Employment Resource Book | |||
| As a result of this training, I better understand how to access the Employment Resources Book | 4.6 (0.60) | ||
| As a result of this training, I better understand how to use the book for guidance and direction concerning consumers’ employment goals | 4.6 (0.61) | ||
| Self-reported practice change | N(%) | N(%) | N(%) |
| This activity validated my current practice; no changes will be made | 49% | 49% | 52% |
| Change the management and/or treatment of my patients/clients | 31% | 28% | 27% |
| Create/revise protocols, policies, and/or procedures | 20% | 20% | 21% |
aN = 523.
bN = 312.
cN = 127.
dLikert scale: 1-strongly disagree to 5-strongly agree.