Predicting Vocational Rehabilitation Services That Contribute to Successful Outcomes for Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is a health condition that is becoming more prevalent with each passing year. Since diabetes can have a substantial impact on the health and well-being of those with the condition, it is important for the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system to understand how affected individuals are being vocationally rehabilitated. This exploratory study utilized RSA-911 data from fiscal year 2011 to predict which vocational rehabilitation (VR) services contributed to successful competitive employment outcomes for those with diabetes. The five VR services that produced the highest odds ratios with respect to successful case closures were as follows: On-The-Job Supports, Job Placement Assistance, College or University Training.