Work Disparities and the Health of Nurses in Long-Term Care: A Scoping Review

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(20), P. 2065 - 2065

Published: Oct. 17, 2024

Work disparities, such as unfairness in pay or unequal distribution of work experienced by nurses long-term care (LTC), can impact the retention and health this workforce. Background: Despite significant disparities on nurses' LTC, a literature review LTC has not been conducted. Method: This scoping aimed to explore nature extent research meso-level its links with nurse well-being. Five databases were searched: MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE PsycINFO SCOPUS, CINAHL (EBSCO host). Results: Of 5652 articles retrieved, 16 studies (14 quantitative 2 qualitative) published between 1997 2024 met inclusion criteria. A total 53 identified. Only four investigated association disparity variable (e.g., physical, mental, poor general health). Conclusions: The results suggest that more attention how lived experiences is warranted. Meso-level from provide an initial basis consider possibilities workplace, especially supporting equity opportunities for well-being at through fair access professional growth equitable balance expectations demands nursing staff). Future intersection macro- factors are needed inform better workplace practices social economic policies support well-being, health, safety LTC.

Language: Английский

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Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on the Hungarian Employees

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 1990 - 1990

Published: Feb. 10, 2022

The economic crisis in the wake of coronavirus epidemic is affecting lives, jobs and incomes a lot people. Certain sectors economy have come to standstill or stalled for time, causing many lose their be forced pursue other career options than originally planned. COVID-19 pandemic caused deep that workers feel insecure, which also had negative impact on lives characteristics individuals at work. In course our research, we conducted survey employees small medium-sized enterprises Hungary order find out how affected them. Hungary, most by (e.g., hospitality, tourism, automotive) an intense impact, as consequences restrictions mobility social distance emerged very early stages crisis. was July 2021 after end second wave epidemic, with total 613 participants. Our results confirmed significant respondents’ feelings job insecurity financial situation. There connection between downsizing Hungarian feeling among employees. link organizational measures taken against situation Thus, based obtained, it can concluded has through workplaces.

Language: Английский

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Abuse and Wellbeing of Long-Term Care Workers in the COVID-19 Era: Evidence from the UK

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(15), P. 9620 - 9620

Published: Aug. 4, 2022

The UK long-term care workforce has endured difficult working conditions for many years. During the pandemic, sector faced unprecedented challenges, which further exacerbated these and brought concerns about workplace abuse violence. Such experiences can vary by personal work characteristics, particularly affecting minority ethnic groups. They subsequently impact workers’ wellbeing overall. Drawing on first wave of a longitudinal survey, this article examined COVID-19 social conditions, general health wellbeing, intentions to leave employer altogether. analysis is based both quantitative qualitative responses 1037 valid received between April June 2021. respondents were predominantly female, in direct roles mainly serving older adults (including those with dementia). findings highlighted worrying relation COVID-19, differed significantly nationality, ethnicity settings. showcased negative experienced work-life balance current or emphasise need targeted measures that promote physical, emotional financial wellbeing.

Language: Английский

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The future of Iran's health workforce

The Lancet, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 400(10356), P. 883 - 883

Published: Sept. 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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