Development of a medication health literacy program for refugees

Prescott, Gina M.; Dascanio, Sarah A.; Klosko, Rachel; Shogan, May

doi:10.1016/j.japh.2018.08.009

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“…Once a connection of trust and a learning environment is established, basic healthcare-related topics like hygiene (Eisenhauer), but also more advanced contents such as first aid, 32,33 will positively influence refugees' health literacy, which has been reported to be low in the past. [34][35][36] Our findings show that about 37% of participants have BLS courses in their home countries, and only 31% had actually participated in one, which matches past reports of scarce BLS courses in low-resource environments. 36,37 In addition, resuscitation outcomes in these countries are potentially less favourable than in high-resource settings.…”

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confidence: 87%

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BLS courses for refugees are feasible and induce commitment towards lay rescuer resuscitation

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Schnaubelt²,

Pilz³

et al. 2021

Eur J Clin Investigation

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Background High‐quality Basic Life Support (BLS), the first step in the Utstein formula for survival, needs effective education for all kinds of population groups. The feasibility of BLS courses for refugees is not well investigated yet. Methods We conducted BLS courses including automated external defibrillator (AED) training for refugees in Austria from 2016 to 2019. Pre‐course and after course attitudes and knowledge towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) were assessed via questionnaires in the individuals’ native languages, validated by native speaker interpreters. Results We included 147 participants (66% male; 22 [17‐34] years; 28% <18 years) from 19 countries (74% from the Middle East). While the availability of BLS courses in the participants’ home countries was low (37%), we noted increased awareness towards CPR and AED use after our courses. Willingness to perform CPR increased from 25% to 99%. A positive impact on the participants’ perception of integration into their new environment was noted after CPR training. Higher level of education, male gender, age <18 years and past traumatizing experiences positively affected willingness or performance of CPR. Conclusion BLS education for refugees is feasible and increases their willingness to perform CPR in emergency situations, with the potential to improve survival after cardiac arrest. Individuals with either past traumatizing experiences, higher education or those <18 years might be eligible for advanced life support education. Interestingly, these BLS courses bear the potential to foster resilience and integration. Therefore, CPR education for refuge should be generally offered and further evaluated.

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Section: Adaptation and Integrationsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…Once a connection of trust and a learning environment is established, basic healthcare‐related topics like hygiene (Eisenhauer), but also more advanced contents such as first aid, 32 , 33 will positively influence refugees’ health literacy, which has been reported to be low in the past. 34 , 35 , 36 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

BLS courses for refugees are feasible and induce commitment towards lay rescuer resuscitation

Schnaubelt

Schnaubelt²,

Pilz³

et al. 2021

Eur J Clin Investigation

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“…The studies rated highly on a clear statement of research aims and appropriate study design descriptions to address the stated aims, and yet, generally received an average or low score for description of the data collection methods 25–44 . The majority of the studies received low scores (0–1/3) on criteria related to sampling 25,27–68 and evidence of research stakeholders' involvement in the research design and conduct (0–1/3). We did not exclude studies based on the quality assessment; rather, the quality assessment data were used simply to indicate the strength of the available evidence.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Of the total of 55 studies included in the review, the majority n = 35 were from North America (United States and Canada) 25–30,34,35,37,39–42,44–47,49,51,52,54–57,59,62,65,66,69–75 ; 14 were from countries in Europe including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Italy 31–33,38,48,53,60,61,63,64,68,76–78 ; and 6 were from Australia 36,43,50,58,67,79 . All articles were published between 1992 and 2020.…”

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Improving primary health care quality for refugees and asylum seekers: A systematic review of interventional approaches

Iqbal

Walpola

Harris‐Roxas

et al. 2021

Health Expectations

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Background It has been widely acknowledged that refugees are at risk of poorer health outcomes, spanning mental health and general well‐being. A common point of access to health care for the migrant population is via the primary health care network in the country of resettlement. This review aims to synthesize the evidence of primary health care interventions to improve the quality of health care provided to refugees and asylum seekers. Methods A systematic review was undertaken, and 55 articles were included in the final review. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews was used to guide the reporting of the review, and articles were managed using a reference‐management software (Covidence). The findings were analysed using a narrative empirical synthesis. A quality assessment was conducted for all the studies included. Results The interventions within the broad primary care setting could be organized into four categories, that is, those that focused on developing the skills of individual refugees/asylum seekers and their families; skills of primary health care workers; system and/or service integration models and structures; and lastly, interventions enhancing communication services. Promoting effective health care delivery for refugees, asylum seekers and their families is a complex challenge faced by primary care professionals, the patients themselves and the communication between them. Conclusion This review highlights the innovative interventions in primary care promoting refugee health. Primary care interventions mostly focused on upskilling doctors, with a paucity of research exploring the involvement of other health care members. Further research can explore the involvement of interprofessional team members in providing effective refugee/migrant health. Patient or Public Contribution Patient and public involvement was explored in terms of interventions designed to improve health care delivery for the humanitarian migrant population, that is, specifically refugees and asylum seekers.

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“…Attendance at education sessions such as these provides participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge; and may also enhance motivation through shared experiences and increased sense of social connection. Workshops have been successfully employed as a means to provide targeted interventions to improve health literacy among varied groups; including those with certain disease pathologies or risk factors, senior citizens, refugees, parents of paediatric patients, as well as among other Indigenous populations (New Zealand Māori, Native American, Taiwanese Aboriginals) [51][52][53][54][55][56].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interventions to improve health literacy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: a systematic review

Nash

Arora

2021

BMC Public Health

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Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to experience poorer health outcomes than other population groups. While data specific to Indigenous Australians are scarce, a known social health literacy gradient exists linking low health literacy and poor health outcomes within many minority populations. Improving health literacy among Indigenous Australians is an important way to support self-determination and autonomy in both individuals and communities, by enhancing knowledge and improving health outcomes. This review aims to rigorously examine the effectiveness of health literacy interventions targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Methods A systematic review across six databases (The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, ProQuest Dissertation and Thesis and Web of Science) was performed for publications evaluating interventions to improve health literacy among Indigenous Australian adults using search terms identifying a range of related outcomes. Results Of 824 articles retrieved, a total of five studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review. The included studies evaluated the implementation of workshops, structured exercise classes and the provision of discounted fruit and vegetables to improve nutrition, modify risk factors for chronic diseases, and improve oral health literacy. All interventions reported statistically significant improvement in at least one measured outcome. However, there was limited involvement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in the research process and participant retention rates were sub-optimal. Conclusion There is limited evidence on interventions to improve health literacy in Indigenous Australian adults. Participation in interventions was often suboptimal and loss to follow-up was high. Future studies co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are needed to improve health literacy in this population.

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Development of a medication health literacy program for refugees

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

BLS courses for refugees are feasible and induce commitment towards lay rescuer resuscitation

BLS courses for refugees are feasible and induce commitment towards lay rescuer resuscitation

Improving primary health care quality for refugees and asylum seekers: A systematic review of interventional approaches

Interventions to improve health literacy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: a systematic review

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