Abstract
Background/Objectives: Work is essential because it not only creates financial certainty, but also generates a feeling of self-worth and reduces social isolation. People suffering from severe mental illnesses (SMI) want to work and see it as an integral part of their rehabilitation. However, unemployment rate of this specific group remains as high as 85% in the US. Classical vocational models focus on prevocational attitudes and skill training. Research suggests that Supported Employment (SE) using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model is more effective than train-and-place models. Flanders has a wide variety of vocational rehabilitation programs ranging from sheltered alternatives to more empowerment programs. The focus of the study is to analyse the SE fidelity of several Flemish vocational rehabilitation programs. The first hypothesis is that sheltered workplaces and day activity centres score lower on SE fidelity. Secondary hypotheses are that participants mention motivation, communication with other services, and local labour market as crucial factors for success.
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