From principles to practice: exploring practitioner adaptations of individual placement and support for young adults with mental health problems in a Swedish welfare context
Abstract
Individual Placement and Support is an evidence-based method created to support people with mental health problems reach vocational goals. The IPS-Y fidelity scale builds on IPS principles to reinforce a focus on young adults and their need for educational supports. Through 13 focus group interviews, this study explored practitioners’ considerations of program fidelity in relation to cultural and contextual issues regarding IPS-Y in Sweden. Findings suggest that various welfare contexts and organizational challenges impact service delivery. Practitioners were driven to better meet the individual needs of young adults, intentionally adapting their method and approach.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Social Work in Mental Health
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 531–555
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN