What is it about?
This study examined housing and hospitality (residential care) services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder in Saudi Arabia, from the point of view of their families and caregivers. It combined a questionnaire with follow-up interviews.
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Why is it important?
Families noted positive changes such as weekly reports and nutrition programmes, but also concerns about residents' progress, the types of intervention offered and dissatisfaction among residents. The study recommends providing the right tools and resources for each disability group and intensive training for caregivers to improve the quality of care.
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Families' views are essential for judging the quality of residential care. I hope this study helps providers in Saudi Arabia improve the resources and training needed to offer high-quality care to people with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Prof Nizar H Bagadood
Umm Al-Qura University
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This page is a summary of: Housing and Hospitality Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Saudi Arabia, Journal of Disability Research, January 2024, King Salman Center for Disability Research,
DOI: 10.57197/jdr-2024-0058.
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