Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Volume 20, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 485-491

A Conceptual Model for Home Based Primary Care of Older Refugees (Review)

Nies M.A. , Febles C.* , Fanning K. , Tavernier S.S.
  • a School of Nursing, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, United States, Division of Health Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, United States
  • b Department of Global Studies and Languages, Idaho State University, 921 South 8th Avenue, STOP 8067, Pocatello, ID 83209, United States
  • c School of Nursing, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, United States, Division of Health Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, United States
  • d School of Nursing, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, United States, Division of Health Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, United States

Abstract

The needs of refugees in the United States can often optimally be met through home based primary care (HBPC). Until recently, however, there has been little research into the methods of best practice and challenges of providing home based care to refugee groups. The model for the HBPC of refugees proposed here is the result of a comprehensive review of the literature combined with professional practice. Emphasis is placed on the elements of care identified as most affecting health and quality of life outcomes for refugees receiving HBPC. The key inputs for positive health and quality of life outcomes identified are: (1) Linguistic communication; (2) Cultural safety; and (3) Interprofessional team. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

Author Keywords

Refugees nursing Home based primary care

Index Keywords

patient care cooperation refugee Communication interpersonal communication human Refugees Interprofessional Relations House Calls health status home visit quality of life United States Humans Trust organization and management age Age Factors Culturally Competent Care transcultural care Cooperative Behavior Patient Care Team public relations primary health care
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021260366&doi=10.1007%2fs10903-017-0610-8&partnerID=40&md5=5e3dac8f3b4e05642246264db0bb9c40
DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0610-8
ISSN: 15571912
Original Language: English