Mental Well-Being of Singaporean Workers Who Sustained Work-Related Injury: A Pilot Study
Care Continuum
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To explore the mental well-being and risk factors for post-injury depression and anxiety among Singaporean workers. Targeted mental health support is necessary to mitigate post-injury depression and anxiety.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Social Care, Chronic Care, Population Health, Mental Health
About this Content
Aims
To explore the mental well-being and risk factors for post-injury depression and anxiety among Singaporean workers.
Background
Work injuries significantly affect mental health, with 62% of migrant workers showing serious mental illness; data on Singaporean workers was lacking.
Methods
Cross-sectional surveys using PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires.
Results
50% of participants experienced depression and anxiety, with no significant correlation to age, gender, or marital status.
Conclusion
Targeted mental health support is necessary to mitigate post-injury depression and anxiety.
Lessons Learnt
Early screening and consistent mental health monitoring improve recovery outcomes.
Additional Information
Presented at CAPE 2023
Keywords
Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Anxiety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Wei Shan |
Project Member(s) | Beh. B |
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Wei Shan - wei.shan@ktph.com.sg