The relationship between occupational balance and anxiety and depression in individuals with spinal cord injury: A cross-sectional study.

This study investigates the relationship between occupational balance (OB)—a concept in occupational therapy referring to the harmony among various daily activities—and mental health outcomes, specifically anxiety and depression, in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Conducted with 52 participants from rehabilitation centers in Tehran and Hamadan, the research found that higher OB scores were significantly associated with lower anxiety levels, while no significant correlation was observed between OB and depression. The findings suggest that incorporating OB assessments and interventions into rehabilitation programs may help reduce anxiety symptoms in people with SCI, though addressing depression may require more comprehensive approaches. Limitations include the study's cross-sectional design, modest sample size, and geographic concentration, indicating a need for further research with larger and more diverse populations.