Occupational experiences of forced migrants: A scoping review

Abstract

This scoping review outlines key factors that affect forced migrants' occupational experiences and highlights gaps in the current literature. The results point towards potential practice implications for occupational therapists working with forced migrant populations to help promote culturally safe approaches.

Unveiling theCanvas Ceiling: A Multidisciplinary Literature Review of Refugee Employment and Workforce Integration

“…However, as discussed in previous sections, empirical evidence has consistently found that tenuous economic conditions can result in refugee dissatisfaction, limited social networks and poorer physical and mental health outcomes (Huot et al . 2016; Ives 2007; Jackson and Bauder 2013), eventually leading to demotivation (Willott and Stevenson 2013) and lower self‐efficacy (Pajic et al . 2018).…”

Experiences of registered nurses from a refugee background: A scoping review

“…The participants in this review experienced common issues faced by resettling refugees that are skilled professionals (Huot, Kelly, & Park, 2016;Hussein, Manthorpe, & Stevens, 2011;Iredale, 2005). The participants in this review experienced common issues faced by resettling refugees that are skilled professionals (Huot, Kelly, & Park, 2016;Hussein, Manthorpe, & Stevens, 2011;Iredale, 2005).…”

“…Grant's (2014) None of the articles delve into the current refugee experience during premigration to a new location, for instance the experiences of refugees in detention centres and refugee camps (Steel et al, 2006). Like most refugees in a new host country, participants in this review should become competent in English, as it is the main barrier to accessing services, integration in society, obtaining registration and employment as an RN (Huot et al, 2016;Smith & Smyer, 2015;Stewart, 2003). The contention remains, however, that refugees' experiences should be categorised separately from migrants as a vulnerable population will require distinct resources and services for their integration into employment in the nursing workforce.…”

“…The small number of eligible articles in this scoping review reflects the dearth of evidence on the experiences of RNs who travel to other host countries as refugees or pursue education to become RNs in a new host country. The participants in this review experienced common issues faced by resettling refugees that are skilled professionals (Huot, Kelly, & Park, 2016;Hussein, Manthorpe, & Stevens, 2011;Iredale, 2005). In particular, issues faced by refugee nurses included getting accustomed to a new environment; gaining proficiency in the host language; gaining nurse registration; integrating into the workplace and the challenges of obtaining adequate employment as an RN (Grant, 2014;Neiterman & Bourgeault, 2013;Smith & Smyer, 2015).…”

“…The contention remains, however, that refugees' experiences should be categorised separately from migrants as a vulnerable population will require distinct resources and services for their integration into employment in the nursing workforce. Like most refugees in a new host country, participants in this review should become competent in English, as it is the main barrier to accessing services, integration in society, obtaining registration and employment as an RN (Huot et al, 2016;Smith & Smyer, 2015;Stewart, 2003).…”