Lixia
Yang,
PhD
Toronto Metropolitan University
United States
Lixia Yang is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her program of research focuses on aging, cognition, culture, and psychological wellbeing of vulnerable populations, such as minority immigrants. Details of her scholarly work can be found at https://psychlabs.torontomu.ca/cal/
Presenting at CAB 2025:
This concept analysis defines transnational healthcare as the practice of individuals seeking healthcare from their country of origin while living abroad. Using Walker and Avant’s framework, researchers reviewed literature to outline attributes, case examples, and implications. A clear definition aids in addressing health disparities and promoting interprofessional collaboration for migrant healthcare.