2023
A Mixed-Methods Implementation Evaluation of Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in IPS Supported Employment
Blajeski S, Smith M, Harrington M, Johnson J, Ross B, Weaver A, Razzano L, Pashka N, Brown A, Prestipino J, Nelson K, Lieberman T, Jordan N, Oulvey E, Mueser K, McGurk S, Bell M, Smith J. A Mixed-Methods Implementation Evaluation of Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in IPS Supported Employment. Psychiatric Services 2023, 75: 228-236. PMID: 37644829, PMCID: PMC10902191, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20230023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSerious mental illnessMental illnessMixed methods implementation evaluationIPS Supported EmploymentCommunity mental health agenciesImplementation evaluationMental health agenciesTechnology-based interventionsVirtual reality job interview trainingIllnessHealth agenciesVR-JITQuantitative findingsIndividual PlacementRecipientsSupported EmploymentFeasibility surveyMixed methods designFocus groupsStaffIndividualsFindingsDeliveryAcceptabilityRCTs
2022
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Adults Receiving Prison-Based Employment Services: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility and Initial Effectiveness Trial
Smith M, Parham B, Mitchell J, Blajeski S, Harrington M, Ross B, Johnson J, Brydon D, Johnson J, Cuddeback G, Smith J, Bell M, Mcgeorge R, Kaminski K, Suganuma A, Kubiak S. Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Adults Receiving Prison-Based Employment Services: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility and Initial Effectiveness Trial. Criminal Justice And Behavior 2022, 50: 272-293. PMID: 38881730, PMCID: PMC11178324, DOI: 10.1177/00938548221081447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVirtual reality job interview trainingJob interview trainingVR-JITInterview trainingPrison-based servicesInterview anxietyTraining motivationJob interviewsInterview skillsFuture researchInitial effectivenessEffectiveness trialTrainingPrisonGreater employmentVocational servicesAnxietyMotivationSkillsTrialsParticipantsSAUMajor gapsSignificant improvementImplementation strategies
2020
Virtual Reality Training in Job Interviewing for People with Mental Health Disorders or Disabilities
Bell M, Smith M. Virtual Reality Training in Job Interviewing for People with Mental Health Disorders or Disabilities. 2020, 288-299. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190218058.013.25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVR-JITJob interviewsJob interviewingVirtual reality job interview trainingJob interview trainingJob interview skillsNecessary social skillsRole-play interviewsEnd of trainingVirtual reality trainingSocial skillsEmotional demandsInterview trainingMental health disordersInterview skillsReality trainingTraining programSkillsHealth disordersVocational rehabilitation servicesPersistent mental illnessVolunteer positionsEmployment handicapInterviewingPsychiatric disorders
2014
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities
Smith MJ, Ginger EJ, Wright M, Wright K, Humm L, Olsen D, Bell MD, Fleming MF. Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2014, 202: 659-667. PMID: 25099298, PMCID: PMC4149584, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000000187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVirtual reality job interview trainingJob interview trainingJob interview skillsVR-JITInterview trainingInterview skillsRole-play performancePsychiatric disabilitiesCommunity-based settingsJob interviewsVirtual charactersTAU groupUsual groupFuture interviewsTraining sessionsFuture researchOnline trainingInitial feasibilityPerformance scoresSkillsTrainingParticipantsEfficacyDisabilityIndividuals