Agency in deskilling: Filipino nurses’ experiences in the Norwegian health care sector

Gotehus, Aslaug

doi:10.1016/j.geoforum.2021.08.012

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“…Cumbers et al, 2010; Hambloch, 2022). We agree with Gotehus (2021), who argues that whether acts of resilience and reworking work with or against each other is a matter of empirical investigation.…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Hauge and Fold (2016) have argued for analysing both as constitutive of the politics and practices of work, and in particular how they come into tension with each other. They gain support from Natarajan et al (2019), who show how focusing explicitly on the intentions of workers often lays bare structural constraints, and Gotehus (2021), who exemplifies the above-mentioned tension by showing how the consequences of resilience tactics might undermine the long-term intention of reworking power structures. Finally, and most profoundly, an ever-growing body of feminist work has shown a clear need to fully incorporate the domain of social reproduction into analyses, and to develop intersectional readings of the three Rs in order the reveal the intersecting structures that workers grapple with (e.g.…”

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confidence: 97%

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The multiple geographies of constrained labour agency

Coe

Jordhus‐Lier

2023

Progress in Human Geography

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This article critically evaluates the burgeoning work on labour agency in human geography over the past decade. We review efforts to distinguish varied forms of labour agency and locate them in different social contexts. In so doing, we identify certain disjunctures in the cross-case conceptualisation of labour agency and propose a morphogenetic approach to structure-agency dynamics in the world of work. In turn, we then address the lack of explicit reflection on the geographies inherent to labour agency. Four temporal moments are highlighted as central to the spatialities of worker actions, as well as to their structural constraints and outcomes.

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The multiple geographies of constrained labour agency

Coe

Jordhus‐Lier

2023

Progress in Human Geography

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“…Although the marginalization of migrant workers and associated health impacts are well recognised within the literature [ 22 , 38 – 40 ], most of the published research focused on the intersection of temporary migration and health has been conducted in Europe [ 41 , 42 ], Australia [ 43 , 44 ] and Canada [ 45 – 49 ]. This systematic review adds to that body of work by analyzing how migrant workers in the East and Southeast Asian regions conceptualize their health and strategies for coping with the impacts of temporary migration.…”

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confidence: 99%

Perceptions of health and coping strategies among temporary migrant workers in East and Southeast Asia: a systematic review

Turnbull

Ching

2023

Int J Equity Health

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Background The rate of international migration for the primary purpose of employment has increased exponentially in recent decades. A significant proportion of this global movement takes place across East and Southeast Asia as workers move on a temporary basis from lower-middle-income home countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to high-income host destinations including Hong Kong and Singapore. Relatively little is known about the unique and long-term health needs of this heterogeneous group of people. This systematic review presents an analysis of recent research into the experiences and perceptions of health of temporary migrant workers in the East and Southeast Asian regions. Methods Five electronic databases CINAHL Complete (via EbscoHost), EMBASE (including Medline), PsycINFO (via ProQuest), PubMed and Web of Science, were systematically searched for qualitative or mixed methods, peer-reviewed literature published in print or online between January 2010 and December 2020. Quality of the studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research published by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Findings from the included articles were extracted and synthesised using qualitative thematic analysis. Results Eight articles were included in the review. Findings from this review indicate that multiple dimensions of workers’ health is impacted by the processes of temporary migration. In addition, the research reviewed indicated that migrant workers used various strategies and mechanisms to attempt to address their health-related issues and to take better care of themselves. Such agentic practices could help them manage and maintain their health and wellbeing across physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions within the structural constraints of their employment. Conclusions Limited published research has focused on the health perceptions and needs of temporary migrant workers in East and Southeast Asia. The studies included in this review focused on female migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines. These studies provide valuable insights but do not reflect the heterogeneity of migrants moving within these regions. The findings of this systematic review highlight that temporary migrant workers experience high and sustained levels of stress and are exposed to certain health risks which may compromise long-term health outcomes. These workers demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing their own health. This suggests that strength-based approaches to health promotion interventions may be effective in optimising their health over time. These findings are relevant to policy makers and non-government organisations supporting migrant workers.

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“…A research in Australia and Canada explored how stress was experienced by migrant workers in the workplace [8], [18]. Not a few who discussed in detail HCWs' contributions, for example in the USA [19], Japan [20], and in Norway [21], to countries that are members of the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation Development) [22]. Migrant workers have expectations [8], the most common of which are gaining experience [21], professional development [8], and improving economic conditions [8].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Not a few who discussed in detail HCWs' contributions, for example in the USA [19], Japan [20], and in Norway [21], to countries that are members of the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation Development) [22]. Migrant workers have expectations [8], the most common of which are gaining experience [21], professional development [8], and improving economic conditions [8]. It must be admitted that achieving those expectations and goals are not easy because migrant workers are always faced with challenges, as faced by HCWs from India and the Philippines in the UK [18].…”

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Overseas Job Opportunity among Fresh Graduate of Healthcare Workers: A SWOT Analysis

Tukayo

Hardy²,

Yuliyanik

et al. 2022

International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology

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The chronic reasons why Indonesian healthcare workers are reluctant to work abroad are allegedly due to inadequate English language proficiency and family encouragement. The demand, opportunities, and benefits of working abroad are increasing from year to year. Unfortunately, the opportunity is poorly anticipated. The objective is to explore the current demand, challenges and offer strategies to elevate the interest of Indonesian healthcare workers to work abroad. This study used a quantitative method with the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunity, Threats (SWOT) Analysis supported by the PICOT (Participants, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time) model to differentiate the demand, interest, and challenges of the professions. A mixed questionnaire was distributed among the population of 148 students from 3 majors: nursing (n-84), midwifery (n=23), and environmental health (n=61) collected randomly as the purposive sampling. The population were graduates holders (n=87) and diploma holders (n=61), i.e. nursing (n=84), midwifery (n=23), and environmental health (n=61). Results showed that nursing professional was more dominant and demanded abroad. The participants were interested if the training was provided (n=141 or 84%). The weakness was lack of language proficiency (n=93), and lack of preparation (n=76). The challenges mainly were due to inadequate preparation (languages, family support, and financial). The study recommended a structured preparation program with an integrated approach during college time.

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Agency in deskilling: Filipino nurses’ experiences in the Norwegian health care sector

Cited by 11 publications

References 67 publications

The multiple geographies of constrained labour agency

The multiple geographies of constrained labour agency

Perceptions of health and coping strategies among temporary migrant workers in East and Southeast Asia: a systematic review

Overseas Job Opportunity among Fresh Graduate of Healthcare Workers: A SWOT Analysis

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