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An RCT of Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness in IPS Supported Employment

An RCT of Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness in IPS Supported Employment

 

Virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) is a computerized interview simulator with efficacy at enhancing interview skills and employment outcomes. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess VR-JIT effectiveness when implemented within the individual placement and support (IPS) model of supported employment where approximately 55% of individuals with serious mental illness obtain employment.

 

Findings revealed that IPS non-responders (n=46) in the IPS+VR-JIT group had greater odds of obtaining employment and shorter time-to-employment than IPS-as-usual. IPS+VR-JIT, as compared to IPS-as-usual, significantly improved their interview skills, interview confidence, and interview anxiety.

 

Read more here: https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.202100516

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