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Multicontextual Factors That Influence Work-Life Balance of Family Caregivers of Adults With Parkinson's Disease
Natalie Hellmers1, Amy Witkoski Stimpfel, Jason Fletcher
1From the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, New York (N.H., A.W.S., J.F.); and University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut (V.V.D.).
Objective:
The purpose of study was to explore family caregiver perspectives on work-life balance while caring for adults with Parkinson's disease.
Methods:
The study was performed using a convergent mixed methods design and a revised adaptation of the Work-Life Conflict model. Caregivers completed surveys followed by semistructured interviews ( n = 40).
Results:
Work-life balance is bidirectionally influenced by time, stress, and behavior across the working and caregiving role. Caregiver burden was offset by higher decision latitude at work. Supervisor support and coworker support were positively associated with work-life balance. Barriers included physical, emotional, and financial stress, and speech and cognitive changes of the care recipient.
Conclusions:
The results of this study identify the influence of work-life imbalance on caregiver burden and stress, and generate discussion of potential solutions that optimize well-being and health of this working population.
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