Barriers to Timely Dementia Diagnosis in Older Latinos With Limited English Proficiency
An Integrative Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14985205 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Moroni Fernandez Cajavilca (0000-0002-1141-2671, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York City, USA, corresponding author), Allison Squires (0000-0002-5238-2122, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York City, USA), Bei Wu (0000-0002-6891-244X, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York City, USA), Tina Sadarangani (0000-0001-6161-7758, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York City, USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 57-72 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10436596241268456 |
| PMID | 39177241 |
| OpenAlex | W4401826155 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 35 |
INTRODUCTION: Timely diagnosis is critical for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) to ensure they receive adequate services; however, timely diagnosis may be prevented by a person's English language skills. The purpose of this integrative review was to understand how limited English proficiency (LEP) impacts older Latino's ability to access a timely ADRD diagnosis. METHODS: Whittemore and Knafl's methodological approach guided the review. Searches in five databases yielded 12 articles for inclusion. RESULTS: Lack of culturally congruent health care systems, health care providers, and knowledge of ADRD resulted in delays in obtaining a timely ADRD diagnosis among older Latinos with LEP. DISCUSSION: Latinos with LEP and risk for ADRD benefit from language assistance and support in navigating the health care system. Nurses must be advocates, even when a language barrier is present, and recognize that interpreters are not a single source solution
Dementia · Disease · Health care · Interpreter · Language barrier · Limited English proficiency · Medical education · MEDLINE · Computer Science · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Hearing Impairment and Communication · Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Gerontology
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The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement
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The integrative review
Dementia Caregiving
The Relationship Between Immigrant Status and Undiagnosed Dementia
Rethinking the Term “Limited English Proficiency” to Improve Language-Appropriate Healthcare for All
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Dementia Diagnosis Disparities by Race and Ethnicity
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |