Person-centred integrated primary care for refugees: a mixed-methods, stepped wedge design study to assess the impact.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess the impact of a person-centred culturally sensitive approach in primary care on the recognition and discussion of mental distress in refugee youth.

Background

Refugee minors are at risk for mental health problems. Timely recognition and treatment prevent deterioration. Primary care is the first point of contact where these problems could be discussed. However, primary care staff struggle to discuss mental health with refugees.Guided by the needs of refugees and professionals we developed and implemented the Empowerment intervention, consisting of a training, guidance and interprofessional collaboration in four general practices in the Netherlands.

Methods

This mixed-method study consisted of a quantitative cohort study and semi-structured interviews. The

SUBMITTER: Cinar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883791 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature