Experiences and perceptions of culturally and linguistically diverse family carers of people with dementia

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2011 Jun;26(4):290-7. doi: 10.1177/1533317511411908. Epub 2011 Jun 21.

Abstract

Dementia incidence rates are rapidly increasing among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Australians, and there is very little local research to inform practice. In response, a qualitative study employing focus group methods was undertaken with carers from 4 CALD communities-Arabic-speaking, Chinese-speaking, Italian-speaking and, Spanish-speaking. The study examined the experiences and perceptions of these family carers with regard to their caregiving for a person living with dementia (PLWD). Analysis revealed that while considerable similarities exist across the experiences and perceptions of carers from all 4 CALD communities, there were nevertheless some important distinctions across the different groups. These study findings have significant implications for those working with CALD communities.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Attitude / ethnology*
  • Australia / ethnology
  • Caregivers / psychology*
  • Cultural Diversity*
  • Dementia / ethnology*
  • Dementia / nursing
  • Female
  • Focus Groups
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Interview, Psychological
  • Language
  • Life Change Events
  • Male
  • Multilingualism