Challenges and opportunities for health professional providing care for refugees and migrants. (13th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chiarenza, A
• Is Part Of: European journal of public health. Volume 29(2019)Supplement 4
• Publication Date: 2019-11-13
• Subjects: Epidemiology -- Europe -- Periodicals; Public health -- Europe -- Periodicals; 362.109405
• DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.716
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1101-1262

Abstract

Abstract: Health professionals face specific challenges providing care for migrants and refugees, including communication barriers, misunderstanding due to cultural differences, patient's low health literacy. Rather than relying exclusively on a preconceived knowledge about migrant cultures, health professionals should invest more in the relationship with the patient listening and giving prominence to the patient's story. This part of the WS will explore the soft-skills needed to establish a trustful and effective care relation with migrant and refugee patients. (20')