A quantitative study on work related stress among health care assistants working in care homes in the United Kingdom.

Abstract

Background: This study investigated the stress experienced by healthcare assistants working in United Kingdom (UK) care homes, a field that has seen an influx of migrant workers, especially students. Given the growing elderly population and evolving healthcare demands, the research explored what caused stress in these workers.

Methods: Data was collected through an online questionnaire. There was a total of 59 respondents from the Healthcare Assistants field. The target population was healthcare assistants from care homes in the UK and the questionnaire was shared to WhatsApp groups.

Results: The study's results revealed significant insights into the work-related stress experienced by healthcare assistants in UK care homes. Most participants reported experiencing stress, with only a small percentage indicating otherwise. Healthcare workers found it challenging to balance their personal and professional lives. Very few individuals opted for this career path in the long term.

Conclusion: It is evident that the existing stress management programs in care homes are insufficient to adequately protect the health and well-being of healthcare workers. There are multiple factors contributing to the experience of stress, which must be addressed to safeguard the overall welfare of both employees and organizations.