Developing quality standards for Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for people with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and verifying their applicability to those programs

Abstract

Background: Quality standards for vocational rehabilitation programs (QSVRs) are essential for all Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (VRPs) [1]. Objectives: This study aims to identify the most significant quality standards for vocational rehabilitation programs (QSVRPs) in Saudi Arabia from the perspective of the study participants. It also intends to assess the applicability of these standards. Additionally, the study seeks to examine potential statistical differences in participant responses based on gender, educational level, and workplace. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive analytical approach, involving the development and administration of a questionnaire to a sample of 31 VRP workers. Results: The study's findings indicate that the most important standards within QSVRPs are evaluation, guidance and counseling, preparation, training, employment, and follow-up. Furthermore, the study reveals that there are no statistically significant differences in the evaluation of the importance of QSVRPs among the participants, regardless of their gender, educational level, or place of work. The applicability of these QSVRPs was rated as "high," with no statistically significant differences in participant evaluations based on the study's variables.