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Intersectional research on dementia care for post-migrants and ethnic minority groups: a scoping review
Kübra Altinok, Seda Güney, Buğse YÜCEER, Oliver Razum, Martina Roes. Frontiers in Dementia, 2025-08-18
Topic: Risk, prevention and care in population studies
Limited studies focusing on the intersectional determinants of preferences of ethnic minority groups or post-migrants with dementia were found. After screening 1,404 studies, we identified 4 relevant papers through the search strategy. Additionally, we identified 18 records through hand-searching, gray literature, and reference list checks. In total, 22 articles were included in this review. Inductive content analysis allowed to reach six main-theme focusing on the preferences, which are preferences connected to informal care providers, expectations in nursing homes/care institutions, preferences of care setting, coping approaches and preferences, food preferences, and other daily preferences. Our findings highlight the complexity of personal care preferences, showing that expectations and practices are shaped by cultural values, traditions, language barriers, immigration processes, shifting socioeconomic positions, and gender roles. The lack of attention to the preferences of the diverse groups and the limited support for their unique wishes and needs indicates a significant challenge in the health system. Caregiving choices and daily living are shaped by intersecting structural determinants and differences. However, there are still gaps in research, healthcare practices, and public awareness, making it harder to meet their preferences. Systematic review registration: Registration DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Z8T9H.
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APA 7th
Altinok, K., Güney, S., YÜCEER, B., Razum, O., & Roes, M. (2025). Intersectional research on dementia care for post-migrants and ethnic minority groups: a scoping review. Frontiers in Dementia. https://doi.org/10.3389/frdem.2025.1596395
Vancouver
Altinok K, Güney S, YÜCEER B, Razum O, Roes M. Intersectional research on dementia care for post-migrants and ethnic minority groups: a scoping review. Frontiers in Dementia. 2025. doi:10.3389/frdem.2025.1596395. PMID: 40900997.
BibTeX
@article{altinok2025-40900997,
author = {Altinok, Kübra and Güney, Seda and YÜCEER, Buğse and Razum, Oliver and Roes, Martina},
title = {{Intersectional research on dementia care for post-migrants and ethnic minority groups: a scoping review}},
journal = {Frontiers in Dementia},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.3389/frdem.2025.1596395},
pmid = {40900997},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/frdem.2025.1596395}
}
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Key findings
- Limited studies focusing on the intersectional determinants of preferences of ethnic minority groups or post-migrants with dementia were found.
- After screening 1,404 studies, we identified 4 relevant papers through the search strategy.
- Additionally, we identified 18 records through hand-searching, gray literature, and reference list checks.
- In total, 22 articles were included in this review.
- Inductive content analysis allowed to reach six main-theme focusing on the preferences, which are preferences connected to informal care providers, expectations in nursing homes/care institutions, preferences of care setting, coping approaches and preferences, food preferences, and other daily preferences.
Why it matters
This review found only 22 relevant articles on the care preferences of ethnic minority and post-migrant groups with dementia, with preferences shaped by culture, language, immigration, socioeconomic position, and gender roles. It identifies gaps in research and practice but does not test any treatment, cure, or prevention.
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Study details
- Study designsystematic review
- Evidence strengthHigh
How this study scored 53/100
Published in a peer-reviewed journal, and it is a systematic review of all the studies on the question. Scored zero for sample size, effect reported and studied in people because the record does not state it.
| Component | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Journal tier | 7 / 10 | Tier 3 — peer-reviewed journal (Frontiers in Dementia) |
| Journal's citation record | 0 / 4 | Frontiers in Dementia: journal h-index 13 (OpenAlex, 2026-10-29) |
| Study design | 12 / 12 | A systematic review of all the studies on the question |
| Strength of evidence | 5 / 5 | Rated “high” in our summary |
| Peer-review validation | 10 / 10 | Peer-reviewed. Published as an article in a named peer-reviewed journal. |
| How recent | 4 / 5 | 2025 — within 3 year(s) of the newest study here |
| Sample size | 0 / 4 | Participant count not stated — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Effect reported | 0 / 3 | No effect size reported — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Studied in people | 0 / 3 | Not stated whether this was studied in people — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Randomised / blinded | 0 / 2 | A review of other studies — randomisation is not credited here |
| Times cited | 2 / 7 | Cited 5 times (OpenAlex, 2026-10-10) |
| Citations per year | 1 / 5 | 1.7 citations a year over 3 year(s) since 2025 |
| Impact for its field and year | 4 / 6 | Cited 9.2× the average for papers of its field and year (OpenAlex FWCI) |
| Cited by studies here | 0 / 6 | No other study in this library cites it |
| Still being cited | 1 / 4 | Cited 5 times in 2024–2026 (2026 still in progress; OpenAlex) |
| Senior author's track record | 1 / 4 | Last-listed author Martina Roes: h-index 18 (OpenAlex, whole career) |
| Institution's track record | 0 / 3 | German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases: institution h-index 524 (OpenAlex) |
| Multi-centre collaboration | 2 / 3 | OpenAlex lists 5 institution(s) in 2 countries |
| Indexed in PubMed | 2 / 2 | Indexed in PubMed (PMID 40900997) |
| Free to read | 2 / 2 | Free to read |
| Total | 53 / 100 | — |
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- DOI: 10.3389/frdem.2025.1596395
- PubMed: 40900997
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