Equitable Aging Among Migrants: A Concept Analysis and Model Development for Transcultural Nursing Care.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Transcultural Nursing
• Health Equity

Background:

• Older migrants encounter significant systemic barriers in accessing healthcare, social support, and culturally appropriate services.
• These barriers impede the ability of older migrants to experience dignified aging.
• There is a need to define equitable aging within the migrant population to inform care practices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define the concept of equitable aging among migrants.
• To develop a conceptual model for equitable aging in this population.
• To guide transcultural nursing care for older migrants.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
• Walker and Avant's concept analysis method was employed.
• Included analysis of 68 studies after rigorous screening and review.

Main Results:

• Three defining attributes of equitable aging were identified: fair provision of health and social care, elimination of systemic barriers, and inclusive culturally responsive care.
• A conceptual model was developed, integrating equitable aging with transcultural nursing principles.
• The analysis provides conceptual clarity on equitable aging for migrant populations.

Conclusions:

• Equitable aging for migrants is characterized by fairness, barrier elimination, and cultural responsiveness.
• The developed conceptual model can inform theoretical advancements and practical applications in transcultural nursing.
• This work contributes to understanding and promoting dignified aging for older migrants.