Pitsenberger D Jeanne
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA.
AAOHN J. 2006 Apr;54(4):181-5; quiz 186-7. doi: 10.1177/216507990605400408.
As the American work force ages, the demands of caring for aging relatives increase. Family caregiving often interferes with workplace responsibilities, creating physical, emotional, and financial stress for caregivers. Employers must address the productivity losses created by absenteeism of workers who struggle with work-life issues created by caregiving roles. Occupational health nurses must understand the factors that affect workers in their caregiving roles and make appropriate nursing interventions. They are in key positions to help aging employees and their employers face the increased demands on work-life balance created by elder caregiving.
随着美国劳动力队伍的老龄化，照顾年迈亲属的需求也在增加。家庭护理往往会干扰工作职责，给护理人员带来身体、情感和经济压力。雇主必须解决因承担护理角色而出现工作与生活问题的员工缺勤所造成的生产力损失。职业健康护士必须了解影响承担护理角色员工的因素，并采取适当的护理干预措施。他们处于关键位置，可帮助老龄员工及其雇主应对因照顾老年人而给工作与生活平衡带来的更多需求。
