The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural Context
Introduction Migrants and refugees belong to the most marginalized groups in the world. Barriers related to the determinants of health can often preclude access to basic human rights, and have a negative impact on health. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to properly interface with people...
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| author | Paola Arcadi RN, MSN, PhD Mariachiara Figura RN, MSN, PhD Ercole Vellone RN, PhD, FESC, FAAN Silvio Simeone RN, MSN, PhD Loredana Piervisani RN, MSN, PhD Gianluca Pucciarelli RN, PhD, FAHA Rosaria Alvaro RN, MSN, FESC, FAAN |
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| description | Introduction Migrants and refugees belong to the most marginalized groups in the world. Barriers related to the determinants of health can often preclude access to basic human rights, and have a negative impact on health. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to properly interface with people with different perceptions of health and disease and how to design programs based on available resources. Aim To explore the experience of socio-health workers who work in the context of a reception project in Italy related to taking care of the health needs of a migrant population in a multicultural context. Methods This research was a qualitative phenomenological study with an interpretive approach adhering to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. The conversations were audio-recorded, transcribed, and read in depth. Reflexive analysis was used to analyze the data. Results Sixteen health and social workers were interviewed. Three main themes were extracted: (1) nature of needs and their facets; (2) interconnection between skills and in relationships; (3) struggles against shortages. The results highlight the participants’ attribution of meaning to the needs and requirements of migrants, their experience in the relationship with the team and the migrants, and the difficulties in carrying out their role. Discussion What the study found underscores the importance of designing interventions that consider the unique perceptions and experiences of professionals who engage with migrants in daily practice. The complex health needs, experiences, and different cultural representations of health and illness must be read and approached with a culturally competent vision. Conclusion The study reveals how much the strengths of taking care of migrants’ health lie in the ability to interconnect various competencies. This study gives elements for professionals and health organizations to understand the complexity of caring for the migrant population. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-310e8708741e4da49e2bd5b2268e1e642025-08-20T01:56:25ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Nursing2377-96082024-12-011010.1177/23779608241274234The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural ContextPaola Arcadi RN, MSN, PhD0Mariachiara Figura RN, MSN, PhD1Ercole Vellone RN, PhD, FESC, FAAN2Silvio Simeone RN, MSN, PhD3Loredana Piervisani RN, MSN, PhD4Gianluca Pucciarelli RN, PhD, FAHA5Rosaria Alvaro RN, MSN, FESC, FAAN6 Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, , Rome, Italy Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, , Rome, Italy Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, , Rome, Italy Department of Experimental and Clinic Medicine, University of Catanzaro Magna Grecia, Catanzaro, Italy Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, , Rome, Italy Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, , Rome, Italy Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, , Rome, ItalyIntroduction Migrants and refugees belong to the most marginalized groups in the world. Barriers related to the determinants of health can often preclude access to basic human rights, and have a negative impact on health. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to properly interface with people with different perceptions of health and disease and how to design programs based on available resources. Aim To explore the experience of socio-health workers who work in the context of a reception project in Italy related to taking care of the health needs of a migrant population in a multicultural context. Methods This research was a qualitative phenomenological study with an interpretive approach adhering to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. The conversations were audio-recorded, transcribed, and read in depth. Reflexive analysis was used to analyze the data. Results Sixteen health and social workers were interviewed. Three main themes were extracted: (1) nature of needs and their facets; (2) interconnection between skills and in relationships; (3) struggles against shortages. The results highlight the participants’ attribution of meaning to the needs and requirements of migrants, their experience in the relationship with the team and the migrants, and the difficulties in carrying out their role. Discussion What the study found underscores the importance of designing interventions that consider the unique perceptions and experiences of professionals who engage with migrants in daily practice. The complex health needs, experiences, and different cultural representations of health and illness must be read and approached with a culturally competent vision. Conclusion The study reveals how much the strengths of taking care of migrants’ health lie in the ability to interconnect various competencies. This study gives elements for professionals and health organizations to understand the complexity of caring for the migrant population.https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241274234 |
| spellingShingle | Paola Arcadi RN, MSN, PhD Mariachiara Figura RN, MSN, PhD Ercole Vellone RN, PhD, FESC, FAAN Silvio Simeone RN, MSN, PhD Loredana Piervisani RN, MSN, PhD Gianluca Pucciarelli RN, PhD, FAHA Rosaria Alvaro RN, MSN, FESC, FAAN The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural Context SAGE Open Nursing |
| title | The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural Context |
| title_full | The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural Context |
| title_fullStr | The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural Context |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural Context |
| title_short | The Experience of Staff Working in Migrants’ Reception Project: Phenomenological Study in a Multicultural Context |
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