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SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2026

The Experiences of People From Ethnic Minority Backgrounds Living in Care Homes-A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Lorna Hollowood, Julie Taylor, Kerry Allen

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Lorna HollowoodDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0659-8720
Julie TaylorDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Kerry AllenSchool of Social Policy and Society, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The experiences of people from ethnic minority backgrounds living in care homes-A qualitative systematic review.

aimDespite the increasing need for older people from ethnic minority backgrounds to be able to access good quality, culturally competent care home provision, globally, there is an absence of literature exploring care home residents' perspectives. This study conducted a systematic review, identifying and synthesising qualitative evidence, which explored the experiences of residents', and their families, from ethnic minority backgrounds, who live in care home settings.

designA qualitative systematic review. Nine electronic databases, MEDLINE, Nursing and Allied Health, CINAHL, ASSIA, AMED, Sociological Abstracts, PsycINFO, Web of Science, SCOPUS, were systematically searched for research published after 2005 until 2025. REVIEW

methodsThis systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted in accordance with The PRISMA 2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) statement. Studies were appraised for quality based upon validated critical appraisal tools from the Joanna Briggs Institute. Qualitative data were extracted and synthesised using reflexive thematic analysis.

resultsSixteen studies were identified from the international literature that explored care home experiences from the resident's and families' perspectives. Three key themes were extrapolated: Patter, which includes how cross-cultural communication skills and language affect care experiences; Place, which includes the care home environment, the multi-ethnic environment, and quality of care; and Person, which encompasses the individual's culture, values, beliefs, food, and family.

conclusionThere is limited literature from the UK and low-to-middle income countries exploring care home residents' perspectives on care provision. Key components of culturally competent care include culturally sensitive communication, adaptable environments that support residents' chosen lifestyles, and inclusive, family-centred approaches to living well. IMPACT: For nurses within the adult social care sector, to recognise the need for further research, education, and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing the care home provision for people from ethnic minority groups. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: There was no patient or public contribution.

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EthnicityHomes for the AgedMinority GroupsNursing HomesAgedAged, 80 and overCultural CompetencyCulturally Competent CareFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchageingcarecultural issuesdeath and dyingend of lifeethnicityliterature reviewlong‐term carenursing home carequalitative approaches

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