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Mittal, Vikas; Rosen, Jules; Leana, Carrie – Gerontologist, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the factors associated with turnover and retention of direct care workers. We hypothesize that a dual-driver model that includes individual factors, on-the-job factors, off-the-job factors, and contextual factors can be used to distinguish between reasons for direct care workforces (DCWs)…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Models, Misconceptions, Job Satisfaction
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Scharlach, Andrew E.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1991
Examined multifactorial model of caregiving strain and its effects in 341 employed caregivers. Found that work disruptions associated with caregiving significantly affected caregiver strain and perceived likelihood of job termination. Work interference was in turn affected by care recipient's level of impairment and perceived adequacy of support…
Descriptors: Employment, Family Caregivers, Models, Role Conflict
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Castle, Nicholas G.; Engberg, John – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: The association between certified nurse aide, licensed practical nurse, and registered nurse turnover and the organizational characteristics of nursing homes are examined. Design and Methods: Hypotheses for eight organizational characteristics are examined (staffing levels, top management turnover, resident case mix, facility quality,…
Descriptors: Costs, Nursing Homes, Nurses, Job Satisfaction