Essays about: "carers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word carers.

  1. 1. The experience of elderly cognitive impairment groups and their carers under the background of COVID-19 socialisolation : A literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Ningji Cai; Dan Zhang; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: The covid-19 epidemic is spreading globally, and the restrictionsimposed by the epidemic pose significant challenges for older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers, and social isolation will have a profound impact on theirhealth and well-being. Understanding the experiences of older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers can help improve the quality of care and social support. READ MORE

  3. 2. Identifying and supporting young carers in Sweden : School social worker’s perspectives

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Mengqi Chen; [2021-07-01]
    Keywords : Young carer; School social work; Child; Childhood; Parentification; Child welfare;

    Abstract : Research on young carers has been enriched over recent decades, but there are still many gaps to be explored. There is a lack of local research in many countries about the prevalence, identification, and interventions of young carers. Few studies have explored the experiences and perspectives of professionals in different fields. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gender Norms at Play - A sociological study on new, first-time parents’ attitudes towards the EU directive on earmarked paternity leave

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender

    Author : Ida Sofie Bay Rasmussen; [2021]
    Keywords : Earmarked paternity leave; parenthood; gender norms; gender discourses; performativity; Butler; Bourdieu; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to examine gender norms in parental leave praxes and attitudes towards earmarked paternity leave. The starting point is a forthcoming EU directive on work-life balance for parents and carers that will implement earmarked paternity leave in Denmark by 2022. READ MORE

  5. 4. An usability evaluation of TRIO’s e- learning modules enhancing the communication between cancer patients, clinicians and carers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Melanie Bonnaudet; [2020]
    Keywords : Usability; user experience; think- alouds; heuristic evaluation; e- learning; medical teaching.;

    Abstract : The involvement of carers in oncology is important for the health of people diagnosed with cancer as well as carers themselves. To improve their involvement, three groups; patients, their carers, and  clinicians should maintain good communication. The e-learning interface, eTRIO, has a learning module for each of these three groups. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysing gender equality in EU’s work-life balance policy: -What is the problem represented to be?

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Neema Sherpa; [2019]
    Keywords : Gender equality; policy analysis; problem representation; work-life reconciliation; work-life balance; childcare; paid work; unpaid responsibilities;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on work-life balance policy; one of the key field of EU gender equality policies. The purpose of this study was to analyze most recently proposed policy on work-life balance ‘An initiative to support work-life balance for working parents and carers’ that aims to upgrade existing policy and legal frameworks. READ MORE