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PubMed1989

Extending the limits of complex learning in organic amnesia: computer training in a vocational domain.

This study explored the limits of learning that could be achieved by an amnesic patient in a complex real-world domain. Using a cuing procedure known as the method of vanishing cues, a severely amnesic encephalitic patient was taught over 250 discrete pieces of new information concerning the rules and procedures for performing a task involving data entry into a computer. Subsequently, she was able to use this acquired knowledge to perform the task accurately and efficiently in the workplace. These results suggest that amnesic patients' preserved learning abilities can be extended well beyond what has been reported previously.

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PubMed1992

Vocational rehabilitation of cancer patients.

Indeed, cancer patients do face job discrimination. Empirical studies have shown evidences of personnel selection bias and many other work-related problems. Laws and legislation are good tools but are not the answers to most of the problems. A competent multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, a well-educated general public and employers, together with empowered cancer patients can do more towards eliminating destructive road blocks to the employment of the employable. This takes time and initially may be costly for all concerned. However, evidence has shown that the cost of closed cancer rehabilitation cases is the lowest per case for all occupational disabilities including tuberculosis, diabetes, mental disorders, heart disease, and orthopedic problems. In short, we dare not forget the simple truth put forth by Harold Dodds that "No, work is not an ethical duty imposed on us from without by a misguided and outmoded Puritan morality; it is a manifestation of man's deepest desire that the days of his life shall have significance." Cancer patients living with cancer desire significance to their days to the same degree that those of us who are healthy and well desire and need it.

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PubMed1987

A comparison of external and self-instructional teaching formats with mentally retarded adults in a vocational training setting.

A theory recently proposed by Whitman postulates that self-instructional training procedures should have special utility for low ability individuals. Although past studies have shown that self-instructional training programs can be employed to improve the performance of mentally retarded individuals in work situations, research has not examined whether this training format is superior to external instruction. To test Whitman's theory, mentally retarded adults were taught to perform a complex sequencing task through one of two training formats: self-instruction or external instruction. Performance was evaluated through the examination of accuracy measures obtained during training, maintenance, and generalization assessments. Results indicated that participants receiving self-instructional training were able to achieve and sustain a higher level of performance than participants receiving external instruction. While self-instructionally trained subjects also showed superior performance on the generalization assessment, these results were not statistically significant. Secondary analyses revealed that higher ability participants, self-instructionally trained participants, and participants who reached criterion on the training and generalization tasks self-verbalized more frequently during the various assessments. In contrast to prediction, there was no significant difference in the length of time required to train individuals in the two instructional groups.

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PubMed2004

Performance-based contracting: turning vocational policy into jobs.

The New York State Office of Mental Health has implemented a 2-year demonstration to determine if performance-based contracting (PBC) improves rates of competitive employment for people with serious persistent mental health conditions, and promotes best practice among providers. This article reports the interim findings from the demonstration. Initial results suggest that PBC is reaching the target population and promoting employment for a significant proportion of participants. It is also stimulating agency re-evaluation of consumer recruitment strategies, job development models, staffing patterns, coordination with support services, methods of post-placement support, and commitment to competitive employment for consumers.

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