Exploring health care workers' perceptions and experiences of communication with ethnic minority elders

Likupe, Gloria; Baxter, Carol; Jogi, Mohamed

Abstract

Purpose: There is a recognition in Europe and in the Western world of a demographic shift in the ageing population. While the overall ageing of the general population is growing, the numbers of immigrants getting old in their host countries is also increasing, thereby increasing the racial and ethnic proportion of older people in these countries. This changing landscape calls for understanding of issues related to health care provision, policy and research regarding ethnic minorities. Communication is seen as a key factor in understanding

Citation

Likupe, G., Baxter, C., & Jogi, M. (2018). Exploring health care workers' perceptions and experiences of communication with ethnic minority elders. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 19(3), 180-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAOA-08-2017-0034

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 13, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jul 10, 2018
• Publication Date: Sep 10, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jan 21, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 12, 2019
• Print ISSN: 2044-1827
• Publisher: Pier Professional
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 19
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 180-190
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/QAOA-08-2017-0034
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/933686
• Publisher URL: https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/QAOA-08-2017-0034