Transportation Solutions for Home Health Aides
Author Information
Author(s): Okereke Olivia, Eme Vivian Anable, Liu Cerelia, Talukder Farhabi, Totten Keliane, Locascio Joseph, Weiner Anthony
Primary Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypothesis
Can providing free Uber rides improve work metrics and patient diversity for home health aides?
Conclusion
Preliminary data suggest that providing free Uber rides may improve work satisfaction and increase diversity among patients receiving homecare.
Supporting Evidence
- HHAs face structural challenges in work-related transportation.
- 50% of HHAs reported food and housing insecurity.
- The study aims to improve work metrics and patient diversity.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help home health aides by giving them free rides to work, which might make them happier and help more older adults get care.
Methodology
Pilot study providing free Uber rides to home health aides and measuring various work-related metrics.
Participant Demographics
Home health aides with reported social determinants of health issues.
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