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Chinese American Caregivers’ Attitudes Toward Tube Feeding for Persons with Dementia — USA, 2021–2022

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: What is already known about this topic?: Little is known about Chinese American dementia caregivers' attitudes toward tube feeding. What is added by this report?: To address this knowledge gap, the paper seeks to characterize participants' attitudes toward tube feeding based on a survey conducted among Chinese American dementia caregivers. What are the implications for public health practice?: It is crucial to develop culturally tailored interventions to promote knowledge on tube feeding and advance care planning engagement in Chinese American communities.

Source: China CDC Weekly

DOI: 10.46234/ccdcw2022.211

Authors: Yaolin Pei, Xiang Qi, Zhen Cong, Bei Wu

Institutions: New York University, The University of Texas at Arlington

Language: English

Topic: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities