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Table 3 Percentage and number of respondents agreeing to the statements about facilitators and barriers

From: A structured mixed method process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial of Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

Facilitators for participation

Yes

n

Barriers for participation

Yes

n

It was helpful that progress was quicker than other vocational services

65%

77

Progress was made too quickly

13%

76

Knowing the IPS specialist was available was helpful

92%

77

It was too time-consuming

9%

77

The action steps along the way were specific, and this was helpful

79%

76

I had challenges with my IPS specialist

8%

76

Freedom of disclosure was helpful

92%

76

My illness was a barrier

43%

77

The support plan I made with the IPS specialist when I got a job was helpful

52%

64

IPS was not what I expected

17%

77

The regular follow-up from the IPS specialist in the job search was helpful

79%

72

Getting to the different places (to meet employers or IPS specialist)

9%

76