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Homecare workers in Italy: a narrative review
S Simeone1, E Vellone1, G Pucciarelli1
1Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|February 11, 2021
Summary
Homecare workers are crucial for managing chronic illnesses in Italy
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Global population aging increases chronic diseases.
- Italy has the highest elderly population.
- Homecare workers are increasingly vital for chronic illness management in Italy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of homecare workers in Italy.
- To analyze Italian research on homecare workers.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of studies from the past 20 years.
- Searched CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and SocINDEX.
- Focused on Italian homecare worker populations.
Main Results:
- Homecare workers significantly impact patients, informal caregivers, and healthcare costs.
- Their work is essential for managing chronic conditions in Italy.
Conclusions:
- Homecare workers play a vital role in Italian society.
- Further research is needed on the care dyad and family context.
- The informal employment status of homecare workers hinders research.
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