Reviews the literature on the outcome of psychiatric rehabilitation. The material reviewed reflects the mission, client demographics, types of interventions, and outcomes that characterize the field of psychiatric rehabilitation. All studies were analyzed with respect to certain key dimensions (source, setting, focus, outcome type, intervention, research design, and findings). Studies were categorized as to the predominant environment on which the intervention is focused (i.e., the client functioning in living, learning, or working environments). Indications of prevailing philosophies within psychiatric rehabilitation are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)