Work Outcomes After Benefits Counseling Among Veterans Applying for Service Connection for a Psychiatric Condition

作者: Marc I. Rosen , Karen Ablondi , Anne C. Black , Lisa Mueller , Kristin L. Serowik

DOI: 10.1176/APPI.PS.201300478

关键词: Veterans AffairsRandomized controlled trialClinical trialDisability benefitsIncentivePsychiatryRehabilitationHealth careMedicineReceipt

摘要: Objective:This study’s objective was to determine the efficacy of benefits counseling in a clinical trial. There has been concern that disability payments for psychiatric disorders reduce incentives employment and rehabilitation. Benefits counseling, with education about opportunities work financial implications on receipt benefits, may counter these disincentives.Methods:This single-blind, six-month randomized trial enrolled 84 veterans who had applied service-connected compensation condition. Veterans were randomly assigned either four sessions or control condition involving orientation U.S Department Affairs health care system services. Days paid work-related activities assessed at follow-up visits by using timeline follow-back calendar.Results:Veterans worked pay significantly more days than did grou...

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