Language reversion among migrants living with dementia in community settings: Impact and Implications

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Abstract

Aims: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) migrants living with dementia often experience language reversion, social isolation, and limited support. Such care challenges remain understudied. The aims of
this two-phase study are to synthesise research evidence on challenges and opportunities in the care of CALD migrants with dementia and language reversion (Phase 1), and to understand the care needs and the approaches to meet these needs for CALD migrants living with dementia and language reversion in an Australian social context (Phase 2).

Method: In Phase 1, a systematic review is undertaken to search and synthesise research evidence on language reversion and its impact on the care of CALD migrants with dementia in a global context. In Phase 2, an interpretive phenomenological analysis is applied to understand the care needs and care services that meet the care needs based on the experiences of CALD migrants and their care partners (informal and professional carers). In-depth interviews and focus groups will be used to collect data from participants and thematic analysis will be applied to analyse data and present findings.

Results: The systematic review is ongoing and preliminary findings indicate the lack of timely recognition, accurate assessment, targeted interventions for CALD migrants with dementia experiencing language
reversion in the community care settings. The opportunities to address these care challenges include, but are not limited to, promoting person-centred care, empowerment, and social engagement, and providing
culturally and linguistically congruent aged care services for this population. Findings from Phase 2 of the project will enhance the understandings of the care needs and care practice to meet these needs for this
population in an Australian socio-cultural context.

Conclusions: Findings from this two-phase study will underscore the need for equitable dementia care for CALD migrants living with dementia and experiencing language reversion.
Original languageEnglish
Pages27
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2024
EventAlzheimer's Disease International Conference: Dementia: Insights. Inspirations. Innovations. - Krakow, Poland
Duration: 24 Apr 202426 Apr 2024
Conference number: 36
https://adiconference.org/

Conference

ConferenceAlzheimer's Disease International Conference
Abbreviated titleADI 2024
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityKrakow
Period24/04/2426/04/24
Internet address

Keywords

  • assessment
  • care needs
  • community-dwelling
  • culturally and linguistically diverse
  • culturally appropriate care
  • language reversion
  • migrants
  • person centred approach
  • social support

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