Exploring Chinese Family Caregivers’ Experience as They Support Loved Ones With Dementia Transitioning Into Nursing Homes
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21460892 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yiyang Yuan (0000-0002-8322-5648, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, corresponding author), Catherine Dubé (0000-0003-2342-4538, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School), Emily Lim (0000-0002-6359-6409, University of Massachusetts Boston), Shu Xu (0000-0002-8999-638X, University of Michigan), Shan Qu (0000-0002-0580-2403, University of Massachusetts Boston), Emily McPhillips (0000-0003-0625-2690, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School), Kate L Lapane (0000-0001-9957-7747, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School), Kate Lapane (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 213-229 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Research on Aging (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0164-0275 • E-ISSN: 1552-7573 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/01640275251372074 |
| PMID | 40884808 |
| OpenAlex | W4413855224 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 32 |
For Asian American family caregivers, transitioning loved ones with dementia into a U.S. nursing home can be particularly challenging due to cultural expectations and the scarcity of linguistically and culturally appropriate care. This qualitative study, focusing on the largest Asian American community, examined the experiences of Chinese family caregivers navigating this transition, using thematic analysis of twelve semi-structured interviews conducted in Mandarin Chinese or English. Filial piety profoundly influenced caregiving decisions. Caregivers reported significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens, with challenges including limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate nursing home care, concerns about care quality, and difficulties in family discussions about the transition. The findings underscore the need for greater awareness within the Chinese community about dementia care options and for nursing homes to improve culturally sensitive care. Addressing these gaps could ease the transition process and better support caregivers and their loved ones
Chinese americans · Culturally appropriate · Dementia · Ethnic group · Family caregivers · Filial piety · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Medicine · Nursing · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |