Experiences of Caregiving and Service use Among Ethnic Migrant Older Adults and Their Caregivers in Western Countries: A Scoping Review

Globally, the population is ageing, and transnational migration has increased the number of persons aged 60 + from ethnic minority backgrounds in Western countries, highlighting the need for culturally focused care. Compared to the general population, ethnic minority groups access and utilise care services less frequently, and there is limited evidence on ethnic migrant adults and their caregivers' experiences of caregiving and care providing. We used Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) scoping review framework to explore ethnic migrant adults and their caregiver’s experiences and perceptions of caregiving and service use in Western countries. Six databases: CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, PUBMED, Embase, and Family and Society Worldwide were searched from inception till June 2022. Articles were screened for inclusion using title/abstract and full-text screening. Forty-six (46) studies were included in the final analysis, and three themes emerged: positive experience, negative experience, and barriers to giving and receiving care by ethnic migrant older adults and their caregivers in Western countries. The findings of this review could potentially inform and enhance foundational discussion regarding inclusivity and diversity in care provision for ethnically diverse ageing populations in Western countries, and it will potentially inform ageing policies and future research on ethnic migrant older adults’ care.