Workers undergoing professional rehabilitation

perceptions about the Occupational Therapy group intervention

Abstract

This research aimed at verifying the perceptions of workers undergoing professional rehabilitation through occupational therapy group intervention. The study was qualitative and adopted thematic analysis. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 5 workers in sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders. Participants mentioned that the group intervention is carried out through different activities such as simulation of school tests (access to high education), interviews of employment, discussions about perspectives for the future, professions’fairs, and consultancy with workers who have passed through the program and by the group intervention. According to the reports of the participants, the occupational therapy group intervention is of great importance as it provides guidance, stimulates learning, promotes professional qualification and vocational rehabilitation. In addition to these practical aspects and benefits for rehabilitation, participants stated that the groups provide emotional well-being, satisfaction, and reduce negative thoughts and unwanted feelings.