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Good practice in health care for migrants: views and experiences of care professionals in 16 European countries
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2011 (engelsk)Inngår i: BMC Public Health, E-ISSN 1471-2458, Vol. 11, s. 187-Artikkel i tidsskrift (Fagfellevurdert) Published
Abstract [en]

Background

Health services across Europe provide health care for migrant patients every day. However, little systematic research has explored the views and experiences of health care professionals in different European countries. The aim of this study was to assess the difficulties professionals experience in their service when providing such care and what they consider constitutes good practice to overcome these problems or limit their negative impact on the quality of care.

Methods

Structured interviews with open questions and case vignettes were conducted with health care professionals working in areas with high proportion of migrant populations in 16 countries. In each country, professionals in nine primary care practices, three accident and emergency hospital departments, and three community mental health services (total sample = 240) were interviewed about their views and experiences in providing care for migrant patients, i.e. from first generation immigrant populations. Answers were analysed using thematic content analysis.

Results

Eight types of problems and seven components of good practice were identified representing all statements in the interviews. The eight problems were: language barriers, difficulties in arranging care for migrants without health care coverage, social deprivation and traumatic experiences, lack of familiarity with the health care system, cultural differences, different understandings of illness and treatment, negative attitudes among staff and patients, and lack of access to medical history. The components of good practice to overcome these problems or limit their impact were: organisational flexibility with sufficient time and resources, good interpreting services, working with families and social services, cultural awareness of staff, educational programmes and information material for migrants, positive and stable relationships with staff, and clear guidelines on the care entitlements of different migrant groups. Problems and good care components were similar across the three types of services.

Conclusions

Health care professionals in different services experience similar difficulties when providing care to migrants. They also have relatively consistent views on what constitutes good practice. The degree to which these components already are part of routine practice varies. Implementing good practice requires sufficient resources and organisational flexibility, positive attitudes, training for staff and the provision of information.

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2011. Vol. 11, s. 187-
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-15830DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-187OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-15830DiVA, id: diva2:489025
Tilgjengelig fra: 2012-02-02 Laget: 2012-02-02 Sist oppdatert: 2023-08-28bibliografisk kontrollert

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