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Gerd Ahlström1, Barbro Wadensten
1The Swedish Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden. gerd.ahlstrom@vardalinstitutet.net
Abstract:
A personal assistant has to promote equality in living conditions for persons with severe disabilities. The aim of this study was to explore how personal assistants experience their work and what strategies they employ to alleviate work-related stress. Thirty personal assistants were interviewed and latent content analysis was performed. The findings regarding the experiences of work-related stress could be brought together under the theme of "difficulties of being in a subordinate position," and those regarding management strategies could be brought together under the theme of "coming to terms with the work situation." There is a need to empower personal assistants through training programs including tailored education, working communities, and coaching.
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