Challenges and Strategies for Home Paid Caregivers: Advancing Care for Older Adults in Urban China
2024
Challenges and Strategies for Home Paid Caregivers in Urban China
Sample size: 10
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Author Information
Author(s): Wu Zixuan, Wang Qingwei
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
This study aims to explore the challenges faced by paid caregivers in providing care to older adults in Shanghai and to develop a framework for advancing caregiving for China’s aging population.
Conclusion
The study identified logistical, emotional, and cultural challenges faced by paid caregivers in urban China.
Supporting Evidence
- Home-based care poses logistical challenges due to high technological demands.
- Paid caregivers experience emotional burdens and homesickness.
- Cultural compatibility affects the effectiveness of caregiving.
Takeaway
Paid caregivers in China help older people, but they face many challenges like technology issues and feeling lonely.
Methodology
Qualitative research design using in-depth interviews, ethnographic observations, and video recordings.
Participant Demographics
Paid caregivers from Yi Jia, a local aging care company in Shanghai.
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