Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Long-term disabilities arising from workplace accidents impose a significant physical, psychosocial, and economic burden on affected individuals and the organizations that employ them. Traditional single-discipline rehabilitative care approaches often fail to fully address the complex, multidimensional recovery needs of injured workers, leading to prolonged disability and reduced return-to-work potential. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of structured multidisciplinary rehabilitative care programs in improving functional outcomes, psychological well-being, and workplace reintegration among individuals with persistent disabilities following occupational injuries. A total of 180 participants with musculoskeletal injuries, crush injuries, or traumatic brain injuries were enrolled in a standardized 12-week multidisciplinary program consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychological counselling, ergonomic assessment, and vocational planning. Functional (ODI, NPRS, WAS) and psychosocial (FABQ, depression) outcomes were assessed at baseline and post-intervention using validated tools. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements across all measured domains, including reductions in disability, pain intensity, and fear-avoidance beliefs, accompanied by notable increases in work ability and emotional resilience. Return-to-work assessment demonstrated that 60% of participants achieved sustained reintegration into the workforce, while 20% achieved partial return-to-work, indicating strong program effectiveness in promoting employability and long-term functional stability. Additionally, post-program analysis showed a substantial reduction in sick-leave days and compensation claims, suggesting meaningful economic benefits associated with interdisciplinary rehabilitative care. The findings underscore the importance of coordinated, biopsychosocial approaches that integrate clinical, psychological, and vocational components in a unified framework. The study concludes that multidisciplinary rehabilitative care programs represent an effective strategy for addressing the chronic and multifaceted challenges of long-term disability after workplace accidents, supporting improved recovery trajectories and enhanced labour-force participation. These outcomes highlight the value of adopting structured multidisciplinary models in occupational rehabilitative care settings and provide evidence-based direction for healthcare practitioners, employers, and policymakers seeking to reduce long-term disability burden and facilitate successful return-to-work among injured workers.