Study on Supported Employment for Veterans with Opioid Use Disorder
Author Information
Author(s): Mumba Mercy, Granger Teresa, Mugoya George, Brackett Stephen, Lu Junfei, Lund Emily, Lynn Charles, Ghera Anchal, Gay Whitney, Davis Lori
Primary Institution: Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
Hypothesis
IPS can significantly improve vocational, psychosocial, and treatment outcomes of veterans in recovery from OUD.
Conclusion
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for veterans with opioid use disorder, potentially improving their employment and treatment outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 473,000 veterans misused opioids in the past year.
- IPS has shown effectiveness in improving employment outcomes among individuals with severe mental illness.
- The study aims to provide actionable data to support the sustainment of IPS for veterans with substance use disorders.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help veterans with opioid problems find jobs and get better support, so they can live happier lives.
Methodology
A two-arm, multi-site randomized controlled trial comparing IPS to non-IPS vocational rehabilitation over 18 months.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to participant retention and generalizability of the findings.
Limitations
Blinding is not possible, and there may be variability in intervention fidelity and outcome measurement across sites.
Participant Demographics
{"age":{"mean":48.2,"standard_deviation":11.4},"gender":{"male":85.4,"female":14.6},"race":{"white":48.8,"black_or_african_american":41.5,"asian_mixed_or_other":9.8},"marital_status":{"single":26.8,"married":12.2,"divorced":48.8}}
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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