SynthesisBMC public health2022
Barriers and facilitators of health among older adult immigrants in the United States: an integrative review of 20 years of literature.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Asian Immigrants Through the Lens of Sense of Coherence: Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Immigrant Older Adults' Experiences of Aging in Place and Their Neighborhoods: A Qualitative Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- Declining Time-Trend in Loneliness Levels Among Migrant Children in Urban China, 2006-2019: A Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis of 40 Studies Published From 2006 to 2022.Depression and anxiety · 2024Pooled it
- Combined Psychoeducational and Exercise Training Intervention to Improve Mental Health and Physical Functioning in Late-Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial.The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry · 2026Trial
- Disability Among Middle Aged and Older Immigrants: Differences by Citizenship, English Proficiency, and Years in United States.Journal of aging and health · 2026Article
- Finding Fulfillment in New Beginnings: Exploring Life Satisfaction among Resettled Bhutanese Older Adults in Ohio.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- The need to protect older immigrants' health in a changing policy landscape.Health affairs scholar · 2026Article
- Resourceful Aging Among Migrants and Refugees: A Concept Analysis and Model Development for Holistic Nursing Care.Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association · 2026Article
- Mapping Participatory Approaches in Health Care Provision for Older Immigrants in Europe: A Scoping Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Review
- Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Cores of NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers: Current strategies and future directions.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2026Review
- Socioeconomic disparities and nutritional aging: how food insecurity and financial hardship accelerate health decline in older adults.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Community environmental assessment for migrant seniors' mental health: a multi-attribute decision-making model.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Grant Funding for Immigrant Cardiovascular Health Research in the US and Canada.JAMA network open · 2025Article
- Benefit Design and Potential Trade-offs of Medicare Advantage Affinity Plans for Asian Beneficiaries.JAMA network open · 2025Article
- Neighborhood characteristics and psychological distress of long-term immigrants in California.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Depressive symptoms among migrant Chinese grandparents and intergenerational family conflict: a moderated mediation model.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Ambiguous Loss Among Aging Migrants: A Concept Analysis- and Nursing Care-Oriented Model.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Psychological Well-Being Among Older Chinese Migrants in Chiang Mai, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study on Structural and Psychosocial Resources.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Article
- From marginalized to strength: Socio-ecological coping strategies of older Korean Americans with language barriers and healthcare needs.Journal of social service research · 2025Article
- Support Networks and Care Needs: Insights From Older Vietnam-Born Australians Living With Chronic Disease.Nursing & health sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere are over seven million older adult immigrants in the United States, and that number is expected to increase. Older adult immigrants in the United States have unique factors that influence their health.
methodsIn this integrative review, we systematically review 20 years of peer-reviewed literature on the barriers (i.e. isolation, lack of English Language Proficiency, low health literacy, lack of SES resources, discrimination) and facilitators (i.e. English Language Proficiency and maintaining ones native language, social support, culturally sensitive providers, healthcare access) of health among older adult immigrants in the United States.
resultsWe found differing uses of the term 'older adult', emphasis on the lack of homogeneity among older adult immigrants, social support and isolation as significant barriers and facilitators of older adult immigrant health, and inconsistencies in uses and definitions of acculturation. We also examined relevant theories in the literature. Based on the literature review, focusing on Acculturation Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, and Successful Aging Theory, combining these three theories with findings from the literature to create the Older Adult Immigrant Adapted Model for Health Promotion.
conclusionsPublic health strives to promote health and prevent adverse health outcomes. Our integrative review not only systematically and thoroughly explicates 20 years of literature, but the Older Adult Immigrant Adapted Model for Health Promotion, provides guidance for future research and interventions.
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