Models of Health Care: Interprofessional Approaches to Serving Immigrant Populations

Catherine E Elmore; Rebekah Compton; Erica Uhlmann

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2020.10.003

Models of Health Care: Interprofessional Approaches to Serving Immigrant Populations

Prim Care. 2021 Mar;48(1):163-177. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2020.10.003. Epub 2020 Nov 27.

Authors

Catherine E Elmore¹, Rebekah Compton², Erica Uhlmann³

Affiliations

¹ School of Nursing, University of Virginia, PO Box 800729, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia, PO Box 800729, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
³ International Rescue Committee, 609 East Market Street, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA.

PMID: 33516420
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2020.10.003

Abstract

Developing an integrated model of health care for refugees, asylees, immigrants, and special immigrant visa holders requires a multifaceted approach due to their unique and complex health care needs. This article provides an in-depth understanding of the components necessary to develop a model of care addressing the needs of immigrants and to share opportunities and challenges associated with these models. This includes highlighting population- and individual-level factors important to caring for immigrant populations, providing guidance on creating a model of care that addresses these factors, and describing established clinics that exemplify various models of care.

Keywords: Asylum seekers; Delivery of health care; Immigrants; North America; Refugees.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Communication
Cultural Competency
Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
Emigrants and Immigrants*
Humans
Interprofessional Relations*
Patient Care Team
Refugees*
Trust