About this webinar

The webinar presented by Associate Professor Fredrik Norstrom explored the work environment for home care workers in Sweden, focusing on workload, task distribution, and physical conditions. Fredrik shared findings from two surveys conducted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting increased challenges such as high workloads, poor health-related quality of life, and difficulties with social support and control at work. The study also examined specific tasks performed by home care workers and their impact on health outcomes. Fredrik discussed the complex balance between providing a good work environment for staff and meeting the needs of care recipients, including issues related to smoking, pets, and verbal harassment. The presentation concluded with insights into the challenges faced by managers during the pandemic and the need for further research on cost-effective solutions to improve the work environment in home care.