Evidence: Aid Special Collection for the Health of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Abstract

standard operating procedures, and recommendations to overcome the common challenges within conflict contexts. Conclusion:The outcome document will be used as a reference guide to build on existing knowledge in mobile health service delivery in complex emergencies. Background: Mexico serves as a halfway point for immigrants seeking safety and a better life. Many of these refugees carry severe diseases that complicate matters. These complications could be prevented by proper and timely treatment. Currently, there are no programs targeted at immigrant health. Doctors should be sensitized to the current situation and the need to prevent health complications. Methods: Retrospective, observational, longitudinal study of refugee patients found in Mexico City; 200 refugee patients (ages 11 to 55) found in immigrant homes and hotels working with the Responde A.C. Foundation were included. 1. Three different sites were selected, where there was a higher density of patients. 2. Specialized and experienced doctors enrolled the patients through a weekly triage. 3. A clinical file was created for each patient containing a full medical history and background on the patient. 4. Patients were given a weekly follow-up for 2 months, during these follow-ups they were asked about their recovery progress. A clinical consult was given to monitor their progress. Results: We found that there is a constant need for general and specialized medical care among refugees in Mexico. Providing timely and appropriate care showed improvement in the patients perceived quality of life. The 130 patients showed good progress, 20 patients developed complications, and 50 patients were lost during follow-up. At the present time, the statistical analysis will conclude by the end of 2016. Conclusion: There is an immigrant crisis in Mexico, and health-care providers should be aware of this problem and action should be taken to prevent this crisis from continuing to grow. This study shows the importance of timely and accurate medical care, and the impact it could have in preventing complications and improving the quality of life of refugees in Mexico. Study/Objective: The aim of the study was to explore and describe problems and difficulties in situations with migrants in emergency care in order to plan for an appropriate and effective teaching program for emergency care providers. Background: In 2016, there were many posed threats to emergency medicine practitioners all over Europe. Terrorism, climate changes, and seasonal diseases could be sufficient to challenge emergency medical systems; they add to the hardships facing the thousands of migrants who continue to cross into Europe with the never-ending conflict in Syria and Iraq. In those settings, emergency medicine must play its key role of being the last resort for people with no primary health care and no alternative. Methods: An explorative study was carried out using a sample of 67 emergency care providers, 15 physicians, 52 registered nurses, 46 women, and 21 men experienced in emergency care. The...