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- Sjögren Forss, Katarina, et al.
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A scoping review of refugees' experiences of healthcare
- 2018
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Ingår i: European Journal of Public Health. - : Oxford University Press. - 1101-1262 .- 1464-360X. ; 28:Suppl 1, s. 142-143
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Background: During recent years, Europe has faced increased immigration. The growing number of refugees presents huge challenges to the healthcare systems of host countries. However, healthcare professionals are generally unprepared to understand and address the health and care needs of refugees. More information about refugees’ experiences of the healthcare system is urgently needed to improve the quality of healthcare delivered and provide opportunities for better access. The aim of this study was to learn more about refugees’ experience of the healthcare system in their host country. Methods: The study was conducted as a scoping review. A systematic search of articles was done in Medline, Cinahl and Psychinfo. 619 articles were found in the searches. Twenty-six articles were included in the study. Results: The results showed that the communication between the health professionals and the refugees was important but poor language skills were perceived as a barrier for good communication. There was a need for both increased oral and written information about the health care system and the right to health care in the host countries. Supportive health professionals were of great importance for a good interaction between the refugee and the health care system. In some of the studies included, some refugees had felt discrimination due to their low proficiency in the national language, or because of race or accent. There was a perceived need for more culturally appropriate health care for the refugees. Conclusions: Since refugees may be at greater risk of poor mental and physical health compared to the rest of the population, there is an urgent need for improvement in communication, interpretation, support and delivery of a culturally appropriate care.
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- Mangrio, Elisabeth, et al.
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Refugees’ experiences of healthcare in the host country : a scoping review
- 2017
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Ingår i: BMC Health Services Research. - : BioMed Central. - 1472-6963. ; :17:814, s. 1-16
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: During the last years, Europe experienced an increase in immigration due to a variety of worldwide wars and conflicts, which in turn resulted in a greater number of physical and mental health issues present among the refugees. These factors place high demands not only on the refugees, but also on healthcare professionals who meet the refugees in different situations. Information about the refugees’ experiences of the healthcare systems in their host countries is urgently needed to improve the quality of healthcare delivered, as well as to provide opportunities for better access. The aim of this scoping review is to compile research about the experiences that the refugees have with the healthcare systems in their host countries. Methods: This study was conducted as a scoping review and the methodology is derived from Levac et al. and with inspiration from the framework of Arksey & O’Malley. A systematic article search was done in Medline, Cinahl and Psychinfo. A total of 619 articles were found in the search and finally 26 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included. Results: The results show that communication between healthcare professionals and refugees is important, however, insufficient language knowledge acts as an effective communication barrier. There is a need for more information to be given to the refugees about the reception country’s healthcare system in both oral and written formats, as well as the right to healthcare. Support from healthcare professionals is also important for refugees to have a positive experience with healthcare. In some of the studies included, refugees experienced discrimination due to low proficiency in the language of the host country, and/or because of their race or accent, which shows that culturally appropriate healthcare is needed for them. Conclusions: Since refugees are suffering from poor mental and physical health and could therefore be at a greater risk of morbidity and mortality in comparison to the rest of the population of the host country, there is an urgent need for improvements in communication, interpretation, support, and deliverance of culturally appropriate healthcare.
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