Journal article
Effectiveness of a low-cost curriculum among entry-level psychiatric rehabilitation workers
Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.), v 58(3), pp 409-412
01 Mar 2007
PMID: 17325118
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Abstract
Objective: The Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Workforce recommended the creation of a portable, low-cost, and effective curriculum to train entry-level psychiatric staff. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a portable, state-financed orientation course on psychiatric rehabilitation for entry-level workers throughout Pennsylvania. Methods: The standardized course was offered to 367 staff between September 2005 and April 2006. The trainees' pre- and postcourse scores were compared on an empirically validated measure of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices. The trainees' scores were also compared with the scores of a national sample of members of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, which served as a benchmark. Results: A significant and robust (d=.99) training effect was observed when the trainees' pre- post course scores were compared. The trainees' mean postcourse scores significantly exceeded those of the benchmark sample. Conclusions: A continuing education format can provide portable, low-cost, and effective basic education in psychiatric rehabilitation to entry-level workers.
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- Title
- Effectiveness of a low-cost curriculum among entry-level psychiatric rehabilitation workers
- Creators
- Edward S. CasperDonna McNelisVeronica CareyJanice Oursler
- Publication Details
- Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.), v 58(3), pp 409-412
- Publisher
- Amer Psychiatric Publishing, Inc
- Number of pages
- 4
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry; Counseling and Family Therapy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000244487000020
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33947579791
- Other Identifier
- 991019168978304721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Health Policy & Services
- Psychiatry
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health