SynthesisDementia (London, England)2023
Frameworks for cultural adaptation of psychosocial interventions: A systematic review with narrative synthesis.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Culturally adapted post-diagnostic dementia support for South Asian people living with dementia and caregivers: a rapid review.Age and ageing · 2026Pooled it
- A Systematic Mapping Review of 525 Randomised Controlled Trials on Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Interventions for People Living With Dementia and Their Formal and Informal Carers in Chinese Communities.International journal of geriatric psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Cultural Adaptations, Efficacy, and Acceptability of Psychological Interventions for Mental Health in Adults with Refugees and Asylum-Seeker Status: A Systematic Review.Trauma, violence & abuse · 2024Pooled it
- A Systematic Review on the Effects of Psychosocial Interventions on Quality of Life and Functioning Outcomes Among Populations Experiencing Ongoing Threat.Clinical psychology & psychotherapyPooled it
- Adapting a palliative care intervention for people with advanced cancer across seven European countries: the Pal-Cycles intervention.BMC palliative care · 2026Trial
- Effect of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based AI Chatbot on Depression and Loneliness in Chinese University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial With Financial Stress Moderation.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Trial
- Global practices in adapting cognitive behavioral therapy for ethnoracial populations with substance use disorders: a scoping review of adaptation strategies, treatment outcomes, and geographic gaps.International journal of mental health systems · 2026Article
- Development and Preliminary Findings of a Modified WHO Caregiver Skills Training Program for Children with Autism in Mainland China.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mapping Psychosocial Interventions for Psychosis and Schizophrenia Across Gulf Countries: A Scoping and Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and First Nations Population: A Role for Nurses?International journal of mental health nursing · 2026Article
- What Is Inclusive Occupational Therapy for People Living With Dementia? Lessons From Collaborative Workshops With Diverse Communities.Australasian journal on ageing · 2026Article
- Experience and Influence of Lifestyle RedesignCanadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapie · 2026Article
- Neurodiversity-affirming SEA for ADHD: evaluation of an online program for parents and children in the ultra-orthodox Jewish community.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Exploring the Cultural Adaptation of an Ongoing Evidence-Based Intervention for Chinese and Korean American Dementia Caregivers: Descriptive Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Evaluating Culturally Adapted Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Mixed Methods Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Review
- Cultural Adaptations of Healthcare Interventions: A Step-by-Step Guide.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Wellness4Students Program to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Makerere University Students in Uganda: Protocol for a Longitudinal Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Cultural Adaptations in Community Health Worker-Delivered Mental Health Interventions for U.S Latine Populations.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Co-Developing a Culturally Responsive, Theory-Informed Dyadic Mind-Body Intervention to Improve Sleep and Wellbeing in People with Dementia and Their Caregivers in the UK.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Impact of social risk factors on TF-CBT engagement and strategies to mitigate the impact: A qualitative analysis.PLOS mental health · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionPsychosocial dementia interventions may be less effective when used with populations for whom they were not initially intended. Cultural adaptation of interventions aims to increase effectiveness of interventions by enhancing cultural relevance. Use of theoretical frameworks may promote more systematic cultural adaptation. The aim of this review was to provide a comprehensive synthesis of published cultural adaptation frameworks for psychosocial interventions to understand important elements of cultural adaptation and guide framework selection.
methodFive scientific databases, grey literature and reference lists were searched to January 2023 to identify cultural adaptation frameworks for psychosocial interventions. Papers were included that presented cultural adaptation frameworks for psychosocial interventions. Data were mapped to the framework for reporting adaptations and modifications to evidence-based interventions, then analysed using thematic synthesis.
resultsTwelve cultural adaptation frameworks met inclusion criteria. They were mostly developed in the United States and for adaptation of psychological interventions. The main elements of cultural adaptation for psychosocial interventions were modifying intervention content, changing context (where, by whom an intervention is delivered) and consideration of fidelity to the original intervention. Most frameworks suggested that key intervention components must be retained to ensure fidelity, however guidance was not provided on how to identify or retain these key components. Engagement (ways to reach and involve recipients) and cultural competence of therapists were found to be important elements for cultural adaptation.
conclusionsComprehensive frameworks are available to guide cultural adaptation of psychosocial dementia interventions. More work is required to articulate how to ensure fidelity during adaptation, including how to identify and retain key intervention components.
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