Experiences of dementia in farming communities: A scoping review

IF 5.1 1区社会学 Q1 GEOGRAPHY

Journal of Rural Studies Pub Date : 2025-05-26 DOI:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2025.103710

Jennifer Rhiannon Roberts , Bethan Naunton Morgan , Catrin Hedd Jones , Gill Windle

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Abstract

Farming communities experience significant rates of dementia, however research exploring the support needs of this population is scarce. In response, this scoping review examined published literature on the experiences of dementia in farming communities. Five databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles and a general google search conducted for grey literature. Eighteen articles were included in the review. The majority (n = 12) were grey literature including magazine and newspaper articles, demonstrating a large research gap in this area. Thematic analysis generated thirteen sub-themes that are presented within two overarching themes: ‘challenges’ and ‘fostering resilience’. A stakeholder meeting was organised with representatives from eight organisations that support farmers in Wales, to discuss themes and gain additional insights. Findings indicate a unique set of challenges faced by farming communities in relation to dementia, that are in addition to those faced by people living rurally in general. Importantly, this review also highlights helpful advice around opportunities for fostering resilience in people living with dementia and their families in farming communities. The findings of this review could be used to guide the development of healthcare information and support tailored to the unique needs of farming populations.

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农业社区痴呆症的经验：范围审查

农业社区的痴呆症发病率很高，然而，探索这一人群的支持需求的研究很少。作为回应，本范围审查审查了有关农业社区痴呆症经历的已发表文献。在5个数据库中搜索同行评议的文章，并对灰色文献进行一般谷歌搜索。18篇文章被纳入综述。大多数（n = 12）是灰色文献，包括杂志和报纸文章，表明这一领域的研究差距很大。专题分析产生了13个分主题，这些分主题在两个总体主题中提出：“挑战”和“培养复原力”。来自八个支持威尔士农民的组织的代表组织了一次利益相关者会议，讨论主题并获得额外的见解。研究结果表明，除了农村居民普遍面临的挑战外，农业社区还面临着一系列与痴呆症有关的独特挑战。重要的是，这篇综述还强调了关于在农业社区培养痴呆症患者及其家庭恢复力的机会的有益建议。本综述的发现可用于指导针对农业人口独特需求的医疗保健信息和支持的开发。

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Journal of Rural Studies Multiple-

CiteScore

9.80

自引率

9.80%

发文量

286

期刊介绍： The Journal of Rural Studies publishes research articles relating to such rural issues as society, demography, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, recreation, agriculture and conservation. The focus is on those areas encompassing extensive land-use, with small-scale and diffuse settlement patterns and communities linked into the surrounding landscape and milieux. Particular emphasis will be given to aspects of planning policy and management. The journal is international and interdisciplinary in scope and content.