Returning to work after experiencing a cardiovascular disease, such as a myocardial infarction
(MI), poses numerous challenges for patients. This study investigated the process of workplace
adjustment among employees who resumed work following an MI, emphasizing crucial
psychosocial factors, including personal resilience, workplace support, and the broader
organizational context. The sample comprised 14 employees (13 males and 1 female), aged 42 to
56 years, all of whom had returned to work after recovery. The findings indicated that economic,
social, and cultural factors significantly influenced their decision to re-enter the workplace.
Participants highlighted the importance of their beliefs about illness, self-efficacy, and perceived
control in shaping their readiness to rejoin the workforce and enhance their well-being, thereby
facilitating their adjustment and reintegration into the workplace. The coping strategies employed
by participants included both problem-focused techniques, such as actively managing job-related
demands, and emotion-focused approaches, which involved efforts to regulate emotional
responses to stress. These findings underscore the necessity for workplace practices that foster
resilience, establish support networks, and allow for flexible adjustments to promote long-term
employee well-being. Future research should explore the interplay between individual coping
mechanisms and organizational strategies to improve outcomes related to reintegration.