NATURE AND CHALLENGES OF TRANSNATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVING: FINDINGS FROM A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
2024

Challenges of Transnational Family Caregiving

Sample size: 9 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Hossain Mohammad, Pope Natalie, George Regina

Primary Institution: University of Kentucky

Hypothesis

What are the nature and challenges of transnational family caregiving?

Conclusion

Transnational caregivers face financial strain and emotional distress due to challenges like strict immigration policies and inadequate support.

Supporting Evidence

  • Transnational caregiving includes providing financial and emotional support.
  • Caregivers face guilt and distress due to their inability to be physically present.
  • Strict immigration policies and inadequate employer support are significant challenges.

Takeaway

This study looks at how people care for family members who live in different countries and the difficulties they face.

Methodology

A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, searching 10 electronic databases for relevant empirical papers.

Limitations

The research is limited by qualitative studies and small, non-random samples.

Participant Demographics

Caregivers of older adults involved in transnational caregiving.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2418

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