Characteristics of Norwegian clubhouse members and factors associated with their participation in work and education

People with mental illness, in particular those with psychosis, have more problems related to getting and keeping ajob than people in the general population. Clubhouses for people with mental illness are becoming increasingly common, but littleis known about clubhouse members and their participation in work and education. The aim of this study was to explore theseissues.Method:A member survey was conducted at one clubhouse in Oslo during February 2015. The data were analyzed with descriptivestatistics and logistic regression analysis.Results:Eighty-nine clubhouse members completed the survey (response rate 55.6%). More than half of the sample had a desireto work, but only 14% participated in ordinary work. Sixty-seven percent of the participants were more than 50 years old, and theywere frequent users and long-time members of the clubhouse. Higher age among the participants decreased their chances forparticipating in work and/or education.Conclusion:The study indicates that the clubhouse is of importance to its members, and that older members who have a desire toparticipate in work and/or education may be particularly challenged in their work towards such goals