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Table 5 Reciprocal synthesis of translations

From: Changing dynamics of caregiving: a meta-ethnography study of informal caregivers’ experiences with older immigrant family members in Europe

Descriptive Categories

Main Themes

• Ideal perceptions of continuing caregiving to older family members

• Practical concerns of continuing caregiving

• Fear of social exclusion and inaccessibility of appropriate formal services

• Determining factors for taking on a caregiving role

• Perceived need of sharing caregiving responsibilities

• Changing caregiving approaches

• Consequences of caregiving

• Coping strategies as an individual business

• Strong care norms towards parents

• The moral dilemma of continuing care

• Uneven care sharing

• Use of formal care services