Care of Adult Refugees with Chronic Conditions.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.05.006 and PMC identifier 7127301.
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Abstract
Refugees share a common experience of displacement from their country of origin, migration, and resettlement in an unfamiliar country. More than 17 million people have fled their home countries due to war, generalized violence, and persecution. US primary care physicians must care for their immediate and long-term medical needs. Challenges include (1) language and cultural barriers, (2) high rates of mental health disorders, (3) higher prevalence of latent infections, and (4) different explanatory models for chronic diseases. This article discusses management strategies for common challenges that arise in the primary care of refugees.
Medical subject headings
- Chronic Disease
- Communication Barriers
- Culturally Competent Care
- Mental Disorders
- Refugees