Seeking the aim - perspectives of asylum seekers, nurses, and authorities on the objectives of the asylum seekers' initial health assessment: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A voluntary and free initial health assessment is offered to all asylum seekers upon arrival in Finland. The central aim of this initial health assessment is early identification of service needs. There is, however, limited information on how effective the initial assessment is in fulfilling its aims. This study explores the viewpoints of asylum seekers, reception centre nurses, and health authorities regarding the objectives of the initial health assessment. It serves as a starting point for effectiveness research, where effectiveness is defined as the achievement of intended aims.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study is based on 31 semi-structured individual interviews (13 asylum seekers, 14 nurses, and four asylum health authorities) conducted in January

SUBMITTER: Mustonen KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11428899 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature