Stress level and simple reaction time changes in the injured workers of the industrial rehabilitation center, social security office, Ministry of labor, Thailand

Abstract

This study was to assess the stress level and reaction time changes in the injured workers of the industrial rehabilitation center (IRC), social security officer, ministry of labor. Sixty workers            (18 to 60 years) of age were participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: normal worker group (n=30) and injured worker group (n=30) Reaction time (visual, auditory and touch) and stress level (Suanprung Stress Test-60 (SPST – 60) were evaluated at the time of recruitment. Injured workers showed significantly decreased in the values of reaction time. Mean stress scores in SPST – 60 was significantly increased in this group compared to the normal group (p<0.05). Stress level changes in work-related injured group indicate mental deconditioning after injury. Therefore, promoting effective performance and psychological well-being and self-efficacy in industrial rehabilitation program in injured workers would be help to reduce stress levels and prevent re-injury in this population.