Occupational insertion process of people with schizophrenia: analysis from suportt institution

Authors

  • Daniel Díaz Centro de Estudios de Emprendimientos Solidarios de la Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Sergio Chacón Fundación Paréntesis y Programa de Magíster en Psicología, Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile

Abstract

This article presents the results of an exploratory study that describes, from the perspective of the participants in a occupational rehabilitation center, both the facilitating and hindering conditions for the occupational qualitative methodology, from Grounded Theory approach was used.Results are presented distinguishing 3 areas of analysis: Social, Institutional and Personal. In the social area, the information available and its quality, appeared as a facilitator, while a certain degree of prejudice appeared as a hindrance. With regard to the institutional area, the accessibility to a stable and integral work structure, is perceived as a facilitator, while certain paternalistic views can limit the outcome of the insertion process. Finally, in the individual level, the presence of motivation is essential to facilitate the insertion, while the lack of education in social skills can hinder the proces.Empirical evidence is provided that can be useful as reference for the desing of occupational insertion programs for people with schizophrenia. Different variables are analyzed and information is given that can be useful as evaluation criteria for this type of program. Further research orientations are included.

Keywords:

Psychiatric disability, occupational rehabilitation, schizophrenia, social support institutions