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Description
Work-related injuries often result in decreased work performance and extended recovery time. This can lead to mental health challenges and a risk of re-injury. Typical work rehabilitation focuses on physical recovery while overlooking psychosocial factors. This capstone project developed a wellness program to support emotional wellness and improve return-to-work (RTW) outcomes. The program incorporated educational content, coping strategies, and interventions targeting emotional wellness for injured workers receiving physical therapy. Occupational therapy has the ability to address both physical and psychosocial factors and increase interdisciplinary efforts during work rehabilitation. Improved confidence reflected in the self-reported RTW-SE scores suggests that occupational therapy can promote sustainable work reintegration after an injury.
Publication Date
Spring 4-22-2026
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Coping skills, Mental health, Occupational injuries, Occupational therapy, Reinjuries, Return to work, Work performance, Physical therapy modalities, Health promotion
Medical Subject Headings
Coping skills, Mental health, Occupational injuries, Occupational therapy, Reinjuries, Return to work, Work performance, Physical therapy modalities, Health promotion
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy | Other Mental and Social Health | Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, V. M., & Nelson, C. (2026, April 22). Development of a Mental Health Program for Work Rehabilitation. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/5
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Occupational Therapy Commons, Other Mental and Social Health Commons, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Commons
Comments
Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 22, 2026