Perceptions and Experiences of Caregiver-Employees, Employers, and Health Care Professionals With Caregiver-Friendly Workplace Policy in Hong Kong: Thematic Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregiver-employees (CEs) for older adults experience a high burden to fulfill their dual roles. Caregiver-friendly workplace policy (CFWP) has been used in many countries to balance employment and caregiving duties, but it is a relatively new concept in Hong Kong.

Objective

This study explored the views and experiences of CEs, employers, and health care professionals regarding CFWP (specifically for older adult caregivers) in Hong Kong.

Methods

This study explored the CFWP-related views and experiences in Hong Kong using 15 in-depth interviews with purposively sampled CEs for older adults, employers, and health care professionals.

Results

Two context-related themes ("lacking leadership" and "unfavorable culture") were identified with thematic analys

SUBMITTER: Lee MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851026 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature