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Experiences of Rural Vocational Rehabilitation Clients Who Leave the System Prematurely: A Qualitative Exploration

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Title:	Experiences of Rural Vocational Rehabilitation Clients Who Leave the System Prematurely: A Qualitative Exploration
Authors:	Catherine Ipsen, Nancy Arnold, Bethany Rigles, Tom Seekins
Source:	Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 54:164-174
Publisher Information:	SAGE Publications, 2011.
Publication Year:	2011
Subject Terms:	03 medical and health sciences, 05 social sciences, 0305 other medical science, 0503 education, 3. Good health
Description:	Vocational rehabilitation (VR) clients who leave the system prematurely experience worse employment outcomes than clients who stay in services. The authors conducted this study to learn about factors leading to premature exit by rural VR clients. Results will inform survey development for a large longitudinal study on this topic. The authors content coded 27 qualitative telephone interviews with former rural VR clients who exited the system prematurely. Reported reasons for premature exit included (a) discrepancies between services provided and services desired, (b) unmet counselor expectations, (c) counselor—client relationship problems, (d) health issues, (e) limited job opportunities, (f) work disincentives, and (g) slow service speed. VR might reduce premature exits by helping clients better understand the VR process, including the types of VR services offered and associated counselor expectations.
Document Type:	Article
Language:	English
ISSN:	1538-4853 0034-3552
DOI:	10.1177/0034355210396948
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Database:	OpenAIRE

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ISSN:	15384853 00343552
DOI:	10.1177/0034355210396948