<![CDATA[Occupational accidents can cause injuries, functional limitations, and disruption of employment continuity; therefore, the return-to-work process requires appropriate support. This literature review aimed to examine and classify factors that support and hinder return to work among workers after occupational injuries. A Narrative Literature Review approach was used by searching PubMed, ScienceDirect, Springer, and Google Scholar. Articles were screened based on titles, abstracts, and full texts, with inclusion criteria consisting of English-language primary studies published between 2022 and 2026, available in full text, and involving workers who experienced occupational injuries. Seven articles met the criteria and were analyzed narratively. The findings showed that good physical and functional abilities, motivation, occupational skills, job satisfaction, and support from supervisors and coworkers were supporting factors. In contrast, severe injuries, functional limitations, high physical demands, repetitive work, prolonged work absence, and low social support were inhibiting factors. Successful return to work depends on the alignment between workers’ recovery, job demands, and workplace support.]]>
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