Promoting Digital Health Equity for Chinese American Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Li Jingyi, Xie Jinchen, Liang Yanjing, Dong Jingyi, Yuwen Weichao
Primary Institution: University of Washington Tacoma
Hypothesis
Digital health tools can address caregiving needs among families caring for Chinese American older adults.
Conclusion
Digital health tools can support Chinese American families by providing informational support, guiding system navigation, and facilitating communication, but concerns about cultural sensitivity and human interaction remain.
Supporting Evidence
- Digital health tools can provide real-time and trustworthy informational support on caregiving.
- They can guide caregivers through system navigation and service discovery.
- These tools can facilitate scenario-based learning through shared caregiving stories.
- Communication strategies for adult children caregivers can be suggested.
- Family check-ins can be enabled before or between case manager consultations.
Takeaway
This study found that digital tools can help Chinese American caregivers by giving them useful information and support, but some people worry these tools might not be as good as talking to a real person.
Methodology
Qualitative study with four focus groups involving staff from community-based organizations.
Limitations
Concerns about the cultural sensitivity of digital tools and skepticism regarding their ability to replace human interactions.
Participant Demographics
Staff from four local community-based organizations serving Chinese American families.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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