Work-Oriented Social-Cognitive Skills Training for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness
This study is testing a program called Social Cognition and Interaction Training-Work Edition (SCIT-WE) for veterans with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). SCIT-WE aims to help veterans better understand social cues and interact effectively, especially in work settings. The study wants to see if this training is acceptable and practical to combine with supported employment services. Researchers will measure changes in social adjustment and quality of life. You may be able to join if you are a veteran receiving mental health services at the Minneapolis VA, are motivated to find a job, and are seeking employment within 30 miles of the medical center. The study plans to enroll 20 participants, but its current status is unclear.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific treatment. It plans to enroll 20 participants.
- What's involved
- Participants will attend one 2-hour group session weekly for 13 weeks. They will also have a 15-30 minute individual session weekly with the group facilitator.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Your social adjustment and quality of life will be measured at 3 months and 6 months after the start of the study.
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Acceptability and Feasibility of Work-Oriented Social-Cognitive Skills Training for Veterans With Serious Mental Illness
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Tasha Marie Nienow, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
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What this trial measures
- Social Adjustment Scale-Self-Report: Short Version (SAS-SR: Short) ChangeBaseline and 3 months
This task is a 24-item self-report scale that assesses functioning in 6 social roles in the prior 2 weeks. Total score is a T-score and ranges from 0-100. A higher score indicates more impairment in social role functioning.
- Social Adjustment Scale-Self-Report: Short Version (SAS-SR: Short) ChangeBaseline and 6 months
This task is a 24-item self-report scale that assesses functioning in 6 social roles in the prior 2 weeks. Total score is a T-score and ranges from 0-100. A higher score indicates more impairment in social role functioning.
- Recovering Quality of Life (ReQoL)-20 ChangeBaseline and 3 months
This task is a 20-item self-report, recovery-focused quality of life measure. Total score ranges from 0-80. A higher score indicates greater quality of life.
- Recovering Quality of Life (ReQoL)-20 ChangeBaseline and 6 months
This task is a 20-item self-report, recovery-focused quality of life measure. Total score ranges from 0-80. A higher score indicates greater quality of life.
- Return to Work Self-Efficacy Scale (RTW-SE) ChangeBaseline and 3 months
This 11-item self-report scale measures self perception of ability to return to work the next day. Total score ranges from 11 to 66. A higher score indicates greater self-confidence in ability to work.
- Intrinsic Motivation Inventory - Interest subscale3 months
This subscale measures self-report of interest and enjoyment from an activity on a 7-point scale. Total score ranges from 1-7, with a higher score indicating greater interest in the training activity. The 3-month measurement will reflect interest and enjoyment in the skills training group.
- Intrinsic Motivation Inventory - Interest subscale6 months
This subscale measures self-report of interest and enjoyment from an activity on a 7-point scale. Total score ranges from 1-7, with a higher score indicating greater interest in the training activity. The 6-month measurement will reflect interest and enjoyment in the individual skills review sessions.
- Intrinsic Motivation Inventory - Value subscale3 months
This subscale measures self-report of perceive value and importance of an activity on a 7-point scale. Total score ranges from 1-7, with a higher score indicating greater value in the training activity. The 3-month measurement will reflect value and importance of the skills training group.
- Intrinsic Motivation Inventory - Value subscale6 months
This subscale measures self-report of perceive value and importance of an activity on a 7-point scale. Total score ranges from 1-7, with a higher score indicating greater value in the training activity. The 6-month measurement will reflect value and importance of the individual skills review sessions.
- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)3 months
This questionnaire is an 8-item self-report measure of satisfaction with health services. Total score ranges from 8-32. A higher score indicates greater satisfaction with services. The 3-month measurement will reflect satisfaction with the skills training group.
- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)6 months
This questionnaire is an 8-item self-report measure of satisfaction with health services. Total score ranges from 8-32. A higher score indicates greater satisfaction with services. The 6-month measurement will reflect satisfaction with the individual skills review sessions.
- Rate of Treatment UptakeRecruitment
Percentage of eligible participants who express interest in the intervention
- Completer of Skills Training Intervention3 months
Percentage of sample that qualifies as completing the intervention. A participant is defined as a completer is they attend 80% or more of intervention sessions.
- Retention in supported employment3 months
Percentage of study participants who remain involved in supported employment 3 months post-enrollment.
- Retention in supported employment6 months
Percentage of study participants who remain involved in supported employment 6 months post-enrollment.
- Retention in skills training program3 months
Percentage of study participants who remain enrolled in the study 3 months post-enrollment.
- Retention in skills training program6 months
Percentage of study participants who remain enrolled in the study 6 months post-enrollment.