Equitable formal care access: examining processes for Hispanic/Latino family dementia caregivers' decision-making.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Although there are benefits to formal care, Hispanic/Latino family caregivers of people with dementia face multiple barriers to access. Moreover, the decision-making processes Hispanic/Latino family caregivers use when considering formal care are unclear. The present study examines how Hispanic/Latino family caregivers make formal care decisions, explores why they choose to use or avoid formal care, and identifies accessible methods of disseminating information about formal care options.

Research design and methods

We conducted virtual interviews with 14 Hispanic/Latino caregivers of people with dementia in the United States. These interviews were guided by the Ottawa Decision Support Framework, conducted in English and Spanish, and analyzed deducti

SUBMITTER: Manzo AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12756986 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature