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Home Healthcare Workers' Experiences of Occupational Risks: A Phenomenological Study
Firdevs Kuzu1, Fatma Tok Yıldız2
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Türkiye.
Summary
Home healthcare workers face significant occupational risks including safety, communication, and violence. Addressing these requires improved training, updated regulations, and better working conditions to enhance worker well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Healthcare Management
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Home healthcare is a growing sector, increasing the need to understand associated occupational hazards.
- Limited research exists on the specific occupational risks faced by home healthcare workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the occupational risks encountered by home healthcare workers.
- To gather insights into potential solutions for mitigating these risks.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative phenomenological design utilizing thematic analysis.
- Data collected from 14 home healthcare workers in Türkiye via surveys and risk assessment forms.
Main Results:
- Key occupational risks identified include safety concerns, challenges with responsibilities and communication, and the risk of violence.
- Workers suggested enhanced training, improved registration/notification systems, updated legislation, and better working conditions.
Conclusions:
- Home healthcare workers are exposed to a range of occupational risks that necessitate urgent attention.
- Strengthening occupational health and safety policies and protective measures is crucial for this workforce.