Cheryl J. Travers
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View article: We are not working at home, but are at home, during a pandemic, attempting to work”: Exploring experiences of home working and work-life balance during the Covid-19 crisis
We are not working at home, but are at home, during a pandemic, attempting to work”: Exploring experiences of home working and work-life balance during the Covid-19 crisis Open
The global Covid-19 outbreak means that many people are having to work from home, and this is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Homeworking can improve wellbeing, work-life balance and productivity, providing people have contr…
View article: Using a Reflective Diary Method to Investigate the Experiences of Paid Home Care Workers Caring for People With Dementia
Using a Reflective Diary Method to Investigate the Experiences of Paid Home Care Workers Caring for People With Dementia Open
This article reports on the use of an innovative reflective diary method with paid home care workers caring for people with dementia. It examines the key features of the diary design, recruitment and training of participants, diarists’ app…
View article: The subjective world of home care workers in dementia: an “order of worth” analysis
The subjective world of home care workers in dementia: an “order of worth” analysis Open
The perspective of domiciliary workers is needed to recruit a high-quality workforce and meet growing demand. An English ethnographic study yielded extensive insights. To structure analysis of the study data, we apply a method developed by…
View article: ‘Going the extra mile’ for older people with dementia: Exploring the voluntary labour of homecare workers
‘Going the extra mile’ for older people with dementia: Exploring the voluntary labour of homecare workers Open
Homecare workers provide essential physical, social and emotional support to growing numbers of older people with dementia in the UK. Although it is acknowledged that the work can sometimes be demanding, some homecare workers regularly ‘go…
View article: Utilising a reflective goal setting (RGS) model for the development of crucial leader soft skills
Utilising a reflective goal setting (RGS) model for the development of crucial leader soft skills Open
This paper discusses the applications of a reflective goal setting (RGS), framework\ndiscussing its ability to support learners in the setting and implementation of leader personaldevelopment goals among 103 post experience students. The R…
View article: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE CARING KIND: EXAMINING EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES OF HOME CARE USING STAFF DIARIES
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE CARING KIND: EXAMINING EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES OF HOME CARE USING STAFF DIARIES Open
Written diaries are increasingly used to gather data in academic, educational and vocational settings. Diaries get us “up close” to people’s lived experiences, yielding rich data free from retrospective bias. As part of a mixed-methods stu…
View article: TACT AND DUPLICITY IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN PAID HOME CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CLIENTS
TACT AND DUPLICITY IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN PAID HOME CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CLIENTS Open
This paper explores tensions arising from caregivers’ practices of skilled interpersonal work, specifically the exercise of tact to protect the dignity of clients. The threat to self-esteem from low-paid, low-status employment is buffered …
View article: EMPOWERMENT IN HOME CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR PERSON-CENTERED CARE
EMPOWERMENT IN HOME CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR PERSON-CENTERED CARE Open
A key element of person-centered care, which is a priority across long-term care systems, is the “empowerment” of direct-care workers – understood as the legitimated autonomy to adapt care around individuals’ needs and preferences, instead…
View article: Teachers Under Pressure: Stress in the Teaching Profession
Teachers Under Pressure: Stress in the Teaching Profession Open
Our education system has undergone a process of enormous and rapid change, and all too often teachers have found that insufficient support has been offered to help them cope with this. As a result, most teachers now find that they experien…