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The College Link Program: evaluation of a supported education initiative in Great Britain.

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The article presents an outcome evaluation of a supported education initiative in London, Great Britain, for adults with longer term mental health needs. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from the leavers at the end of the college course ... (Full abstract text below)

Published 2002 in Journal: Psychiatr Rehabil J (Language : eng)

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1. Psychiatr Rehabil J. 2002 ;26(1):43-50

The College Link Program: evaluation of a supported education initiative in Great Britain.

Isenwater W, Lanham W, Thornhill H

Barts and London University.

The article presents an outcome evaluation of a supported education initiative in London, Great Britain, for adults with longer term mental health needs. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from the leavers at the end of the college course and data was also collected from students 10-22 months after completing the course. The study found increases in self-esteem, social functioning, independence, cognitive abilities, and confidence, using non-standardized measures. Some students also reported that they felt less stigmatized by their problems and that their assertiveness had improved. In-patient and day-patient hospitalization rates decreased dramatically, representing cost-effectiveness and the opportunity for substantial savings to Great Britain's National Health Service. Most of the students planned to continue with further education and/or do some voluntary work. Some were looking for paid work. The data from past students suggested that gains were maintained except in one instance where there had been a major negative life event. Most past students were in continuing education. There were methodological limitations to the study that there are plans to correct for in further studies.

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First Name	LastName	Initials
Wendy	Isenwater	W
Wendy	Lanham	W
Hermione	Thornhill	H

Affiliation: Barts and London University.

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Education - economics, organization & administration
Employment, Supported
Great Britain - epidemiology
Hospitalization - economics, statistics & numerical data
Hospitals, Psychiatric - economics
Humans
Mental Disorders - economics, epidemiology, rehabilitation
Mental Health Services - economics, organization & administration
Program Evaluation
Questionnaires
Rehabilitation, Vocational
Self Concept

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