Mental Health and Work Experiences of Interpreters in the Mental Health Care of Refugees: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Interpreters often play a crucial role in the health care of refugees. Although interpreters working with refugees are regularly confronted with emotionally stressful content, little is known about their work-related stress and psychological well-being. Primarily qualitative studies indicate increased emotional stress in interpreters, and difficulties in handling the traumatic content from their clients. Additionally, the working conditions of interpreters appear to be demanding, due to low payment and a lack of supervision or adequate preparation. Objective: The presented systematic review aimed to identify and summarise quantitative and qualitative research on the mental health of interpreters in the mental health care of refugees. Method: A systematic se

SUBMITTER: Geiling A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8558553 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature