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ArticleCureus2023

Cultural Diversity Impacts Caregiving Experiences: A Comprehensive Exploration of Differences in Caregiver Burdens, Needs, and Outcomes.

Jessica T Tran, Bunnarin Theng, Huey-Ming Tzeng, Mukaila Raji, Hani Serag, Miaolung Shih, Wei-Chen Miso Lee

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Jessica T TranJohn Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Bunnarin ThengJohn Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Huey-Ming TzengSchool of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Mukaila RajiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Hani SeragDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Miaolung ShihHumanistic Buddhism Practice (HBP), Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Wei-Chen Miso LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background Many Americans are informal caregivers providing unpaid care for their loved ones living with chronic conditions, such as dementia and heart failure. As the US population continues to age and live longer with more complex chronic conditions, informal caregivers play an increasingly important role in the care of older adults with functional impairment and multiple comorbidities. Caregivers face many challenges in managing the health of themselves and their loved ones, including physical, emotional, and financial burdens, which may potentially vary by race and ethnicity. Therefore, it is critical to develop culturally tailored solutions, such as smart technology, aimed at improving the quality of life of informal caregivers and care recipients from diverse backgrounds. Methods Data were collected from a convenient sample of 69 informal caregivers in Texas who were members or volunteers for either the International Buddhist Progress Society-Dallas (IBPS Dallas) or University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). Caregivers answered questions about their caregiving experiences, including the type of care they provided, challenges they faced, and lessons learned. Responses were stratified by race/ethnicity (White, Hispanic, or Asian American) to assess for potential cultural differences in caregiving experiences. A chi-squared test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were conducted. Results White, Hispanic, and Asian American caregivers all reported high non-medical related needs. White, Hispanic, and Asian American care recipients all had a high degree of neurological disease and functional impairment. White and Hispanic caregivers were also more likely to offer emotional support (

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caregivercaregiving burdenchallengescultural valuescultureethnicityraceresources

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PMCPMC10625452

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