HRB open research
Experiences of primary healthcare staff in Europe when caring for asylum seekers and refugees: A scoping review protocol
By Fenech K, Pittalis C, Ní Shé É and 3 others.
Abstract
Background
Migration significantly influences the health of asylum seekers and refugees, as it heightens vulnerabilities and poor health. Health systems struggle with providing specific care to these populations due to specific health needs compounded by language, cultural and literacy barriers. Primary care offers critical opportunities for healthcare providers to address specific health inequities that asylum seekers and refugees face. Understanding provider experiences is essential to determine how health systems support their staff, caring for asylum seeking and refugee populations.
Objective
This review will investigate the experiences of primary and community healthcare providers across different European countries, providing care to asylum seekers and refugees, and the factors which influence these experiences.