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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Person-environment fit of formal and informal caregivers for older adults: a scoping review.

Yuting Huang, Vivian Weiqun Lou, Wenling Zhang, Gehao Yang, Xiaobo Ke, Fan Yang, Haochu Li, Junyao Zheng, Yiyan Zhou, Wenjie Li and 1 more

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Yuting HuangDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, China.
Vivian Weiqun LouDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, China. wlou@hku.hk.
Wenling ZhangSau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, China.
Gehao YangGraduate School of International Development, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan.
Xiaobo KeSau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, China.
Fan YangSchool of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Haochu LiDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, China.
Junyao ZhengSchool of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Yiyan ZhouSchool of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Wenjie LiSchool of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Shihan LuSchool of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.

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the Hong Kong University Grants Committee General Research Fund 17603923The Natural Science Foundation of China 72174118
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Abstract

backgroundCaring for older adults is a dynamic and complex process, and analyzing personal and environmental factors separately fails to capture its full nature. The person-environment fit theory offers a valuable framework to explore interactions between caregivers and their environments. This review aimed to synthesize evidence on the person-environment fit of formal and informal caregivers for older adults, identify gaps in existing literature, and propose future research directions.

methodsThe scoping review was conducted following the six-step guidance of the Joanna Briggs Institute 2020. A literature search was conducted in June 2024 across seven databases: Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, MEDLINE, and CINAHL. Empirical studies published after 2000 regarding the person-environment fit of caregivers for older adults were included.

resultsA total of 15 eligible articles were included, with nine focusing on formal caregivers and six focusing on informal caregivers. Research on formal caregivers' person-environment fit often came from human resource management perspectives and was supported by various theories. In contrast, studies on informal caregivers tended to draw from environmental gerontology theories and lacked a systematic analytical model. Most studies used self-designed questionnaires or interviews, with one employing a standard person-environment fit measurement scale. Caregivers' person-environment fit was analyzed through "demands-abilities fit" and "needs-supplies fit" dimensions, covering various types like person-physical, person-interpersonal, value, goal, and caregiving-life fit. Findings indicated that a high level of person-environment fit was associated with better physical and mental well-being, stronger caregiving commitment, and improved care quality.

conclusionThe holistic and dynamic nature of person-environment fit theory is closely aligned with the caregiving process, enhancing our understanding of the experiences of caregivers. Based on existing evidence, this review proposes a theoretical framework for analyzing informal caregivers' person-environment fit. Further investigation into the theoretical framework of caregiver person-environment fit, along with the development of standardized assessment instruments, will significantly advance the well-being of both caregivers and care recipients.

trial registrationOpen Science Framework https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/YV26C .

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Formal caregiverInformal caregiverNursingOlder adultsPerson-environment fitScoping reviewTheoretical frameworkWell-being

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