Experiences and perceptions of dementia in Vietnam and among the Vietnamese diaspora: a systematic review of qualitative studies

• Published in: Aging & mental health Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 301 - 316
• Main Authors: Nguyen, Tuan Anh, Tran, Kham Van, Hinton, Ladson, Roughead, Elizabeth E, Esterman, Adrian, Dang, Thu Ha, Kim, Giang Bao, Pham, Diep Bich, Nguyen, Huong Thi Diem, Crotty, Maria, Kurrle, Susan, Pham, Thang, Pham, Tuan Le, Hoang, Phuong, Brodaty, Henry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Routledge 01.02.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Caregivers; caregiving; Cultural exchange model; Cultural sensitivity; cultural understandings; Dementia; Dementia - therapy; dementia and cognitive disorders; dementia care pathway; Dementia disorders; Diaspora; End of life; End of life decisions; Health services; Hospice care; Humans; Language; Language attitudes; Language usage; Life; Life experiences; Low income groups; Medical diagnosis; models of care; Perceptions; psychosocial and cultural aspects; psychosocial intervention; Qualitative analysis; Qualitative Research; Relaxation; Residential care; Residential institutions; Searching; Social services; Southeast Asian People; Stigma; Subject headings; Sympathy; Systematic review; Vietnam; Vietnam; dementia and cognitive disorders; models of care; Cultural exchange model; psychosocial and cultural aspects; cultural understandings; psychosocial intervention; caregiving; dementia care pathway

Objectives: This paper aimed to review and synthesise the qualitative research evidence on the experiences and perceptions of dementia in Vietnam and among the Vietnamese diaspora. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in June 2019 using Medline, Embase, Emcare, PsycINFO and Cochrane electroni...