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Objectivo: Neste estudo pretendeu-se comparar os níveis de integração comunitária de
utilizadores de serviços de saúde mental comunitários, integrados profissionalmente através
de programas de emprego apoiado com utilizadores que não estão integrados
profissionalmente, e ainda identificar os factores sociodemográficos que influenciam a
integração comunitária. Método: Este estudo utilizou um método comparativo através de uma
análise quantitativa. Participaram 62 utilizadores, recrutados através de uma selecção por
conveniência. Ambos os grupos de utilizadores integrados e não integrados profissionalmente
são constituídos por 31 participantes. Para medir a integração comunitária em termos das suas
três dimensões (física, social e psicológica), utilizaram-se vários instrumentos e uma escala de
sintomas. Resultados: Os resultados indicam uma similitude nos resultados de integração
comunitária nos dois grupos. Encontraram-se diferenças significativas ao nível da experiência
de trabalho entre os dois grupos e uma correlação positiva entre as subescalas utilizadas. No
que se refere à caracterização da integração comunitária através de aspectos
sociodemográficos, foram encontradas diferenças significativas no género, nos escalões
etários e nas habilitações literárias. Encontraram-se também diferenças significativas na
escala de sintomas relativamente ao diagnóstico psiquiátrico e à situação habitacional.
Conclusões: O facto dos participantes deste estudo serem utilizadores de organizações de
saúde mental orientadas para o recovery e para a integração comunitária, pode justificar a
semelhança nos resultados de integração nos dois grupos. Assinala-se assim, a importância de
promover programas orientados para a integração comunitária, como o emprego e educação
apoiada e a habitação independente com vista a mudanças transformativas que podem ser alvo
de pesquisa para futuras intervenções.
ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aimed to compare the levels of community integration of mental health service users, work integrated and non-work integrated through supported employment programs and also identify the sociodemographic factors that influence community integration. Method: This study used a comparative method through a quantitative analysis. 62 users participated, recruited by a selection for convenience. Both groups are composed by 31 participants. In order to measure community integration’s three dimensions (physical, social and psychological), were applied several instruments and a scale of symptoms. Results: The results indicate a similarity in community integration levels between the two groups. It was found significant differences in the work experience between the two groups and a positive correlation between the subscales used. Concerning community integration characterization through sociodemographic aspects, significant differences were found in gender, age groups and education. There were also significant differences in the scale of symptoms, regarding the psychiatric diagnosis and housing situation. Conclusions: The similarity in the results of integration may be justified by both groups in this study being users of mental health organizations recovery-oriented towards community integration. The importance of promoting programs aimed at community integration such as supported employment and education and independent housing for transformative changes that may be the focus of research for future interventions is highlighted.
ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aimed to compare the levels of community integration of mental health service users, work integrated and non-work integrated through supported employment programs and also identify the sociodemographic factors that influence community integration. Method: This study used a comparative method through a quantitative analysis. 62 users participated, recruited by a selection for convenience. Both groups are composed by 31 participants. In order to measure community integration’s three dimensions (physical, social and psychological), were applied several instruments and a scale of symptoms. Results: The results indicate a similarity in community integration levels between the two groups. It was found significant differences in the work experience between the two groups and a positive correlation between the subscales used. Concerning community integration characterization through sociodemographic aspects, significant differences were found in gender, age groups and education. There were also significant differences in the scale of symptoms, regarding the psychiatric diagnosis and housing situation. Conclusions: The similarity in the results of integration may be justified by both groups in this study being users of mental health organizations recovery-oriented towards community integration. The importance of promoting programs aimed at community integration such as supported employment and education and independent housing for transformative changes that may be the focus of research for future interventions is highlighted.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA - Instituto Universitário
Keywords
Integração comunitária Pessoas com experiência de doença mental Emprego apoiado Community integration People with psychiatric disabilities Supported employment