Vocational Rehabilitation Training Simulation for the Psychiatrically Disabled

描述（由申请人提供）：不活动和生产功能丧失通常伴随着严重的精神疾病（例如精神分裂症，其他精神障碍，情绪障碍，创伤后应激障碍）。然而，调查（Becker, 2002）表明，超过75%的患有这些疾病的人希望重返某种生产性活动。然而，当他们试图重返工作岗位时，往往无法获得适当的就业机会。SIMmersion LLC与莫里斯贝尔博士合作,提出开发一个基于计算机的解决这个问题,互动,角色扮演模拟训练促进职业康复对患者精神障碍。求职面试是求职道路上最常见的第一道要克服的障碍。为面试准备充分的个人将允许他们强调他们的就业优势和合适的工作条件谈判,从而增加的可能性,他们将能够获得他们可以继续工作。玩提出模拟的用户将能够参加模拟面试和实践谈判的各种话题,包括资格、补偿,和时间表。用户还将有机会在无风险的模拟环境中练习披露和不披露残疾，以评估两者的结果。提出模拟训练将为学员提供直接的和一致的指导和反馈,同时允许他们反复练习和应用技能的机会。大量的研究支持以学习为基础的干预对精神障碍患者的有效性，这些干预几乎总是包括角色扮演练习。到目前为止,没有标准化的训练方法用于精神疾病患者,关注角色扮演面试。公共卫生相关性：改善残疾人的就业机会具有巨大的社会效益。它为客户提供金钱和心理上的好处，并使他们重新融入主流社会。社会受益于重新获得那些可能被边缘化的人的生产潜力，以及增加我们国家劳动力的多样性。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Inactivity and loss of productive function commonly accompany severe psychiatric disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD). Yet, surveys (Becker, 2002) indicate that more than 75 percent of people with these disorders wish to return to some kind of productive activity. However, when they attempt to return to work, they often have no access to appropriate employment. SIMmersion LLC, in cooperation with Dr. Morris Bell, proposes to address this issue by developing a computer-based, interactive, role-play training simulation to facilitate vocational rehabilitation for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. The job interview is the most common first hurdle to be overcome on the way to paid employment. Preparing individuals adequately for job interviews will allow them to emphasize their employment strengths and negotiate appropriate working conditions, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will be able to obtain jobs they can keep. Users who play the proposed simulation will be able to participate in a simulated job interview and practice negotiating various topics, including qualifications, compensation, and schedule. Users will also have the opportunity to practice with disclosure and non-disclosure of disability to evaluate the results of both in a risk-free, simulated environment. The proposed training simulation will provide trainees with immediate and consistent coaching and feedback while allowing them the opportunity for repeated practice and application of skills. A large body of research supports the efficacy of learning-based interventions for people with psychiatric disabilities, which almost always include role-play exercises. To date, there is no standardized training method available for people with psychiatric disabilities that focus on role-playing job interviews. Public Health Relevance: Improving access to employment for people with disabilities is of great societal benefit. It provides clients with monetary and psychological benefits and reintegrates them into mainstream society. Society benefits from regaining the productive potential of people who may otherwise be marginalized and from increasing the diversity of our nation's workforce.