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The transcription was coded using thematic analysis finding five main themes. The five main themes included: fear impacts occupational therapists' performance patterns; workplace barriers influence quality of care; growth from within: occupational therapists' path forward; occupational therapists living in occupational imbalance; and there is resilience in meaningful connection. In conclusion, the implication of this research provides further insight on what occupational therapists experienced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how healthcare delivery settings can provide greater support for employees.","abstract_html":"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic occupational therapists worked through a plethora of stressors. Research concerning the mental health of occupational therapists working in inpatient settings during the COVID-19 pandemic has been underexplored. 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