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Exploring Challenges: A Qualitative Study on Occupational Therapy in Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Settings.

Zahra Nobakht¹, Shokoufeh Ahmadi², Morvarid Ahadi³

¹Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Psychosis Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran, uswr.ac.ir.

Occupational Therapy International

|June 17, 2026

Summary

Occupational therapists face significant challenges in acute psychiatric settings, including patient engagement and safety. Addressing these issues requires better training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improved facilities for effective patient recovery.

Keywords:

acute settings inpatient care mental disorders mental health occupational therapy

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Healthcare Management

Background:

Occupational therapy is vital for psychiatric rehabilitation.
Acute psychiatric settings present unique practice challenges for therapists.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the obstacles occupational therapists face in acute psychiatric inpatient settings.
To identify factors hindering effective occupational therapy interventions.

Main Methods:

Qualitative approach using conventional content analysis.
In-depth interviews with 14 participants (therapists, patients, psychiatrists).
Inductive qualitative content analysis of transcribed interviews.

Main Results:

Key challenges include patient engagement difficulties and therapist safety concerns.
Therapist burnout, high work pressure, and inadequate facilities were identified.
Lack of awareness regarding occupational therapy's role also poses a challenge.

Conclusions:

A coordinated approach is needed to address challenges in acute psychiatric occupational therapy.
Strategies include enhancing therapist training, promoting self-care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Improving facilities and raising awareness are crucial for effective interventions.