Occupational Therapy Incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Informed Components for Pain-Related Activity

Naoki Ohkusa1, Wataru Kukizaki2, Ryota Hayasaki3

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation, Kenwakai Otemachi Hospital, Kitakyushu, JPN.

Cureus
|July 17, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Cognitive behavioral therapy-informed occupational therapy (OT) successfully reduced pain-related fear and avoidance in a patient recovering from upper-limb fracture surgery. This approach improved self-efficacy and functional recovery, suggesting its potential for early postoperative rehabilitation.