Advances in Dementia Nursing: Functional Health, Carer Experiences, and Culturally Inclusive Care Approaches
A special issue of Nursing Reports (ISSN 2039-4403). This special issue belongs to the section "Nursing Care for Older People".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 1465
Special Issue Editor
Interests: dementia care; refugee and CALD ageing; functional health trajectories in older adults; culturally inclusive assessment and interventions; carer experiences and support; nursing workforce education in aged care
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global rise in the prevalence of dementia poses profound challenges for healthcare systems, carers, and societies, demanding innovative and culturally inclusive approaches to care. For this Special Issue, “Advances in Dementia Nursing: Functional Health, Carer Experiences, and Culturally Inclusive Care Approaches”, we invite contributions that address the multifaceted nature of dementia care across settings and populations. We welcome empirical, theoretical, and review papers that explore functional health trajectories, the lived experiences of family and professional carers, and the implementation of culturally sensitive nursing practices. Of particular interest are studies focusing on refugees and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) older adults, who face unique barriers to timely diagnosis and equitable care. We encourage submissions employing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods that offer insights into assessment tools, care models, workforce education, and policy translation. By integrating global perspectives and multidisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue will strengthen the evidence base for dementia nursing and advance person-centred, culturally responsive care for older people worldwide.
Dr. Wenpeng You
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dementia care
- functional health
- carers’ experiences
- culturally inclusive care
- refugee ageing
- CALD populations
- nursing education
- person-centred care
- global health
- health equity
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