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Unpaid Work in Nursing Homes: Flexible Boundaries

Unpaid Work in Nursing Homes: Flexible Boundaries

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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of unpaid care and increased the need for it, with a range of research projects covering Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and the US documenting a broad spectrum of unpaid work performed by residents, relatives, volunteers, and staff in nursing homes. This book provides insight and understanding into the complex labour process within nursing homes, which will be critical in planning for nursing home care post-pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press


The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unpaid care to the forefront, highlighting its essential role in healthcare systems. Drawing on research from Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and the US, this book explores the diverse range of unpaid work performed by residents, relatives, volunteers, and staff in nursing homes. It reveals the flexible and dynamic nature of boundaries between paid and unpaid work, influenced by various factors such as conditions, time, place, and intersectional populations. By examining the complex labour process within nursing homes, the book offers valuable insights and understanding that will be crucial in planning for nursing home care post-pandemic. The book is available in PDF and EPUB formats under a CC-BY-NC-ND licence, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447366164

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