Combining employment and care, and its health effects: the experiences of carers
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06.03.2025
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01A - Journal article
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International Journal of Care and Caring
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Policy Press
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Bristol
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This paper presents results from a systematic literature review within the broader research framework of the “Combining Employment and Informal Care” (COMBECA) project. It integrates three key perspectives: a methodological emphasis on qualitative studies, a geographical-cultural focus on German-speaking countries, and an exploration of health effects of combining of employment and care. Eight relevant studies were identified. Key issues are: understanding the familial carers' perceptions of their situation, assessing the impact of combining care and employment on physical, mental and social health, and identifying facilitating or challenging factors in their daily lives. Factors such as workplace arrangements and social support networks are found to influence carers' health outcomes the most. Recognizing the pivotal role of health outcomes, this study underscores the importance of future qualitative research, to further comprehend the intricacies of combining employment and care.
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health of carers, combining work and care, impact of working conditions, impact of supporting networks
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2397-883X
2397-8821
2397-8821
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English
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Dötig, C., Schweighoffer, R., Geisen, T., & Krajic, K. (2025). Combining employment and care, and its health effects: the experiences of carers. International Journal of Care and Caring. https://doi.org/10.1332/23978821Y2025D000000106