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1Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont; Fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo, Ont; and Director of the Centre for Family Medicine Refugee Health Clinic in Kitchener, Ont.
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|September 13, 2023
Summary
South Asian older adults desire culturally competent long-term care (LTC) that respects food and language. They fear isolation and need integrated community and family connections in LTC services.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing South Asian population in Canada requires tailored long-term care (LTC) solutions.
- Existing LTC models may not adequately address the cultural needs of diverse aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the understanding and vision of long-term care (LTC) among community-dwelling South Asian older adults.
- To identify specific cultural needs and preferences for LTC provision.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative study utilizing in-depth interviews and focus groups.
- Framework analysis of transcribed data from 15 South Asian adults (65+), 1 family caregiver, and 3 key informants.
Main Results:
- Key themes include emotional distress from culturally incompetent care (fear, isolation).
- Strong desire for culturally competent LTC emphasizing food and language.
- Need for greater integration of LTC with community and family networks.
Conclusions:
- Opportunity to enhance LTC delivery for South Asian older adults by providing culturally competent care.
- These findings offer unique insights into the LTC needs of this demographic, directly from their perspectives.
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