In this randomized controlled trial, the researchers investigated the effectiveness of integrated supported employment (ISE) as compared with individual placement and support (IPS) and traditional vocational rehabilitation (TVR) for people with schizophrenia in mainland China.

One hundred and sixty-two participants with schizophrenia were randomly assigned to ISE (n = 54), IPS (n = 54), and or TVR (n = 54). Blinded assessments of employment status, job tenure, and psychological outcomes were conducted at admission, completion of the 3-mo program, and follow-up at 7, 11, and 15 mo.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older;
• Diagnosis of schizophrenia for at least 2 years
• Being unemployed
• Willing to give informed consent
• Having no obvious cognitive, learning, or neurological impairment
• Having completed primary school education
• Having a desire to work

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having score lower than 18 on the 30-item Mini-Mental State Examination

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