Family medical leave as a resilience resource for family caregivers.
Case managers mobilize family networks to care for patients. Family medical leave can be a resource for case managers who seek to enhance resilience among family caregivers. The Family Medical Leave Act, passed in 1993, was the first U.S. policy to regulate employee leaves from work for family care purposes (29 CFR 825.102). This policy offers family caregivers increased flexibility and equality. Current and emerging policies also can reduce financial strain. The discussion examines how case managers can integrate family medical leave into best-practice models to support patients and family caregivers.
Swanke
Jayme
J
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 62901, USA.
Zeman
Laura Dreuth
LD
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000367:Age Factors; D017028:Caregivers; D019090:Case Management; D017407:Family Leave; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D018582:Sick Leave; D014481:United States