A scoping review of dementia caregiving for Korean Americans and recommendations for future research. Issue 2 (15th March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ta Park, Van M.; Ly, Quyen; von Oppenfeld, Julia; Lee, Yelim; Joo, Yoonmee; Shin, Hye-Won; Rhee, YongJoo; Park, Linda G.
• Is Part Of: Clinical gerontologist. Volume 46:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 223
• Page End: 239
• Publication Date: 2023-03-15
• Subjects: Korean -- Korean American -- dementia caregiving -- health disparities -- Alzheimer's disease -- dementia -- scoping review; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Geriatric psychiatry -- Periodicals; Older people -- Mental health services -- Periodicals; Older people -- Psychology -- Periodicals; 618.97689
• DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2133907
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0731-7115

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objectives: This scoping review aims to examine the caregiving experiences of Korean American caregivers of persons with dementia. Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was conducted within 5 databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO-ProQuest) for papers published from 01/01/00 −01/24/22. Seventeen articles met the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis was used to summarize key findings from these papers. Results: Most Korean American dementia caregivers were immigrants and wives/daughters/daughters-in-law. Two themes emerged: 1) how Korean American caregivers perceived their caregiving experiences, and 2) how Korean American caregivers perceived their caregiving support services. Korean American caregivers often experience poor mental health and burden. Social support and familism were found to be two of the most important factors that determine their attitudes toward caregiving. Most reported barriers to utilizing public services. Challenges in finding culturally relevant resources were common. Conclusions: Dementia caregiving is a significant public health problem facing Korean Americans. Recommendations for future research are provided.