Impact of Direct Provision Accommodation on Local Healthcare Services
Author Information
Author(s): Pieper Hans-Olaf, Clerkin Pauline, MacFarlane Anne
Primary Institution: National University of Ireland, Galway
Hypothesis
What is the impact of direct provision accommodation for asylum seekers on local primary care and social care services?
Conclusion
Direct provision accommodation affects the organization and delivery of local primary care and social care services, highlighting the need for better communication and training for professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- Stakeholders reported a lack of advance notification about the accommodation center, causing stress and anxiety.
- Healthcare providers faced challenges due to insufficient planning and preparation for the arrival of asylum seekers.
- Interdisciplinary support systems developed informally among healthcare professionals to address the needs of asylum seekers.
Takeaway
When asylum seekers moved into a new accommodation center, local healthcare providers were caught off guard, which made it hard for them to help the new residents properly.
Methodology
Qualitative case study with in-depth interviews of 37 stakeholders.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the involvement of a researcher who was also a GP in the case study.
Limitations
The study relied on retrospective accounts, which may be influenced by memory biases.
Participant Demographics
Participants included frontline staff, service users (local and asylum seekers), and policy makers.
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