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ReviewJournal of advanced nursing2025

Transnational Healthcare Practices Among Migrants: A Concept Analysis.

Kateryna Metersky, Sepali Guruge, Lu Wang, Areej Al-Hamad, Yasin M Yasin, Cristina Catallo, Lixia Yang, Jordana Salma, Zhixi C Zhuang, Monica Chahine and 2 more

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Review in Journal of advanced nursing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Kateryna MeterskyDaphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2738-0256
Sepali GurugeDaphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Lu WangDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Areej Al-HamadDaphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Yasin M YasinFaculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0599-7180
Cristina CatalloDaphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Lixia YangDepartment of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Jordana SalmaFaculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4199-7738
Zhixi C ZhuangSchool of Urban and Regional Planning, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Monica ChahineSchool of Nutrition, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Melissa KirkwoodSchool of Nutrition, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.
Ayah Al-AnaniSchool of Nutrition, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada.

Funding

Toronto Metropolitan University
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsTo present a conceptual definition of transnational healthcare in the context of migrant older adults.

designThis article follows the Walker and Avant concept analysis framework to conduct an in-depth analysis of transnational healthcare.

methodsDatabases were searched for scholarly articles using keywords associated with transnational healthcare. The DistillerSR software was employed to screen articles for inclusion in the concept analysis. Titles and abstracts of 390 articles were screened with 50 identified for full-text screening. Thirty-seven articles were included to inform the concept analysis. DATA SOURCES: Social Science Citation Index (Clarivate), PsycInfo and CINAHL databases. Search dates: March-May 2024.

resultsDefining attributes of the concept include cultural comfort and alignment, perceived quality and trust, integration barriers and experiences of discrimination, use of digital platforms and informal networks, challenges navigating host country health systems. Cases, antecedents, consequences, empirical referents and cultural considerations were used to shape a conceptual definition of transnational healthcare.

conclusionTransnational healthcare is defined as a practice involving those living outside of their country of origin seeking healthcare from that country of origin through physical or other means. IMPLICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: This conceptual definition highlights the importance of understanding healthcare access, quality and continuity of care across national borders. IMPACT: This study addresses gaps in available literature regarding transnational healthcare and its impacts on treatment outcomes, healthcare satisfaction and continuity of care in migrant communities. REPORTING

methodThis article adheres to the PRISMA (2020) reporting guidelines for systematic reviews. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.

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Delivery of Health CareHealth Services AccessibilityTransients and MigrantsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Agedcare pathwayscultural issuesdelivery of healthcareinternational healthmigrant healthmodels of carerefugee health

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PMID39722540
PMCPMC12159394

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