Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: While data suggest that Filipino Americans face a higher incidence of dementia compared to other Asian subgroups, Filipino American family caregivers are understudied. Thus, the objectives of this scoping review are (a) to characterize the scope of the literature related to Filipino American family caregivers of older adults living with dementia and (b) to identify gaps and discuss implications for future studies. METHODS: We conducted a scoping review in CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to identify themes. RESULTS: Twenty-two publications were included. Few examined Filipino Americans as the sole focus; most included them among Asian Americans more broadly. Key findings indicate language and cultural family expectations around caregiving affect recognition of dementia, decisions to seek care, and caregiver responsibilities. Four interventions were identified. Burden, stress, depression, and service utilization were commonly explored caregiver outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Future research can (a) recruit more diverse samples from within the Filipino American population, (b) examine social determinants of health, (c) incorporate historical knowledge of Asian Americans, and (d) measure caregiver-specific outcomes. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Clinicians can recognize population-specific caregiving needs to help family members recognize dementia symptoms, reduce stigma around dementia, and promote access to caregiver support services.
Source: Clinical Gerontologist
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: NJ ACTS: A Platform for Translational Science in New Jersey, Developing Care Partner Activation Program for Filipino Americans, G2013693743, G3307304245, Individualized Care for At Risk Older Adults, Dementia Friendly in the Context of Hospitalization: A Qualitative Descriptive Study on Family Caregiver Inclusion
OpenAlex ID: W7127055167