OBJECTIVE: In this commentary, we identify major themes found in this set of 11 articles, which examine the history of individual placement and support (IPS) adoption within each nation. METHOD: We summarize major barriers and strategies to achieve to IPS adoption and implementation and briefly discuss IPS research conducted in these countries. FINDINGS: Faced with many barriers, countries are developing strategies to promote IPS implementation and dissemination. IPS research has consistently found superior employment outcomes for people receiving IPS compared to usual services. Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of IPS for new populations. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: IPS is expanding worldwide, aided by strong leadership, national directives, and the International IPS Learning Community. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).
OBJECTIVE: In this commentary, we identify major themes found in this set of 11 articles, which examine the history of individual placement and support (IPS) adoption within each nation. METHOD: We summarize major barriers and strategies to achieve to IPS adoption and implementation and briefly discuss IPS research conducted in these countries. FINDINGS: Faced with many barriers, countries are developing strategies to promote IPS implementation and dissemination. IPS research has consistently found superior employment outcomes for people receiving IPS compared to usual services. Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of IPS for new populations. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: IPS is expanding worldwide, aided by strong leadership, national directives, and the International IPS Learning Community. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).