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A Möller1, A Osterfeld, A Büscher
1Fakultät Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften, Deutsches Netzwerk für Qualitätsentwicklung in der Pflege (DNQP), Hochschule Osnabrück, Postfach 1940, 49009, Osnabrück, Deutschland. moeller@wi.hs-osnabrueck.de
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|April 27, 2013
Summary
Social inequality impacts German home care recipients, creating challenges that burden nurses and affect their work. Addressing these disparities is crucial for equitable care access and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Healthcare Studies
- Public Policy
Background:
- Social inequality in Germany is primarily discussed concerning education and social welfare.
- There is a political consensus on promoting equal opportunities and basic needs fulfillment.
- Long-term care (LTC) lacks research on social inequality, despite rising needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore social inequality within German home care settings.
- To understand the impact of social inequalities on care recipients and nurses.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach.
- Interviews conducted with 16 home care nurses in Germany.
Main Results:
- Care recipients encounter significant problems, potentially worsening their condition.
- Nurses experience a burden from social inequalities, impacting their job performance.
Conclusions:
- Social inequality is a critical, under-researched issue in German home care.
- The findings highlight the need for policy and practice changes to ensure equitable LTC.
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