
Occupational therapist, assistant professor, @ReSTORE_Lab promoting and supporting healthy and safe workplaces through an occupational lens
Toronto, Ontario
Joined December 2008
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Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Our new systematic review and meta-analysis on heat exposure and health outcomes in construction workers is now published!
Read more: doi.org/10.1177/117863022614…
#OccupationalHealth #ConstructionSafety #WorkerHealth
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Our new scoping review assessing factors behind after-hours work in teleworkers is now published! Learn how personal and organizational factors influence working after-hours.
Read more: doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdag0…
#OccupationalHealth #RemoteWork #ScopingReview
#workplacementalhealth
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
We are excited to share our latest publication shown below.
Read more here: journals.plos.org/mentalheal…
#EmploymentStatus #HybridCare #Qualityofcare #WorkplaceMentalHealth #StatisticsCanada
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Our new systematic review titled "Impact of eating disorders on paid or unpaid work participation and performance: a systematic review" is now published!
Read more: link.springer.com/article/10…
#WorkplaceMentalHealth #OccupationalHealth #SystematicReview #EatingDisorders @behdin
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Our study, titled “ Functional work disability from the perspectives of persons with systemic lupus erythematosus: a qualitative thematic analysis,” is now published!
Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s13075-025-0… @behdin @LupusCanada @LupusON
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Our latest article "Sick leave or work sick? Examining the antecedents and conceptualizations of presenteeism and absenteeism among teleworkers during COVID-19: A scoping review" is now out!
Read more: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen…
#occupationaltherapy #workplacementalhealth @behdin
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
📢 Disability & Functional Decline in #Lupus 🦋
Thanks for the Lead of Dr. Nowrouzi-Kia @behdin, participation of People Living with #Lupus, & Nationale Collaborators - Team Work 💪💪!
@behdin @restore_lab, @Janetbirdope @CRASCRRheum
#CIORA #CRAF
SLE patients experience work-related disability similar to cancer & mental health disorders, as highlighted by Dr. @ZahiTouma at #ASM25.
The #CIORA-funded study advocates for better work disability profiles in SLE.
Learn more: crafoundation.ca/researchers…
@Behdin @restore_lab
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
SLE patients experience work-related disability similar to cancer & mental health disorders, as highlighted by Dr. @ZahiTouma at #ASM25.
The #CIORA-funded study advocates for better work disability profiles in SLE.
Learn more: crafoundation.ca/researchers…
@Behdin @restore_lab
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
🔍 Did you know? Arthritis affects men and women differently! From missed work to daily struggles, the differences are striking.
🎧 Listen as we dive deeper into the differences with @behdin and Shane Avila from @restore_lab :
open.spotify.com/episode/7Hz…
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
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@doctorsdilemma @OccMedCan @OccHealthSafety @CollegeofOTs @behdin @EchoOntario @ECHO_UHN @LynnCooperBES @UofT_DoM @Occuphealth @osot_UofT @CollegeofOTs @OHCOWclinics @RNAO
Attention Ontario health-care providers—registration is open for the spring cycle of ECHO OEM!
You'll attend virtual sessions to help you recognize and treat conditions related to occupational/environmental exposures and affect their ability to work: echooem.iwh.on.ca/

ALT Text reads: "Telementoring program for health-care providers on occupational and environmental medicine. ECHO Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) aims to build the skills and knowledge of Ontario primary health-care providers who treat patients with occupational or environmental conditions and exposures that affect their ability to work. ECHO OEM: Runs March 21 to June 6, 2025. Offers 10 daytime and 2 evening sessions via Zoom. Is free to register. Offers CE credits."
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
The Rehabilitation Science Research Network for COVID is pleased to welcome Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia and Douglas Gross for a Special Rehab Grand Rounds on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT, a FREE hybrid event. Register at forms.office.com/r/iFg6ZTg2T….
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Last fall, Profs. Andrea Duncan and Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia embarked on a transformative 15-day research trip in India as part of their work with the International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation. Read more at uoft.me/bh5
@amarseva @uoftmedicine
I'm excited to share that our paper entitled 'Project ECHO Occupational and Environmental Medicine: A Qualitative Study of HealthCare Providers Supporting Workers with Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses' doi.org/10.1007/s10926-024-1… @adfurlan @doctorsdilemma @EchoOntario
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Sharing a new study on occupational therapy interventions to improve mental health: work performance intervention, vocational rehabilitation and nature-based rehabilitation! #occupationaltherapy #mentalhealth #returntowork @ ReSTORELab!
For more info: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Research by @osot_uoft students Lulu Lian and Rachel Coupland explored the ways gender influences recovery from a traumatic brain injury at home, work, and in social settings. bit.ly/4eSWdhk
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We are excited to share that Dr. Nowrouzi-Kia will be presenting at an International Symposium at the MGM Institute India of Physiotherapy on return to work and vocational rehabilitation @osot_UofT
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Congratulations, class of 2024! 🎉🎓
As our graduates enter the rehab sector, Issa Peter, Renis, Amy and Tosh reflect on the past two years and share what they have planned for the future. uoft.me/b0Z
#UofTGrad24 @uoftmedicine
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
At the 2024 Climate, Health & Sustainable Care Inaugural Symposium, Alexia Haritos and Stephanie Long have presented research findings on the impact of climate change on mental health, physical health, and workplace outcomes.
#ClimateChange #WorkplaceMentalHealth #ClimateAction
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
Congratulations to Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia on receiving a Temerty Award for Excellence in Professional Values. 🎉🏆 uoft.me/aYZ
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia retweeted
A new cycle of #ECHO Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) begins on Friday!
Register at any time. echooem.iwh.on.ca
I will be teaching alongside a fantastic team of specialists in work-related issues. #workHealth


























