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  • Healthcare Professions
  • Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Occupational therapy (OT) is an emerging profession in Saudi Arabia.
  • The demand for OT services is increasing, particularly in rehabilitation and disability support.
  • Current services are concentrated in urban secondary and tertiary healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an evidence-based description of the occupational therapy profession in Saudi Arabia.
  • To identify the current state of OT practice, education, and workforce.
  • To highlight areas for future development and enhancement of the profession.

Main Methods:

  • A case study methodology was employed.
  • Included a structured narrative review of literature from seven healthcare databases.
  • Incorporated an audit of grey literature and consultations with occupational therapists.

Main Results:

  • OT in Saudi Arabia is a rapidly growing field focused on rehabilitation.
  • Seven universities launched bachelor's programs between 2010-2019.
  • Despite growing demand, access and availability of services require improvement, alongside enhanced public and professional awareness.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational therapy in Saudi Arabia is expanding in workforce, programs, and services.
  • The profession significantly contributes to population health and well-being through rehabilitation.
  • Further professional development, including a consistent definition, national scope, and guidelines, is essential.