ArticleAdministration and policy in mental health2023
Measuring the Optimal Time Interval Between Arrival and First Mental Health Evaluation's for Refugees in Québec: A Scoping Review.
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- Post-migration Social Determinants of Health in Asylum Seekers: A Retrospective Qualitative Study.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Article
- Online Tiered Screening for Mental Health Problems Among Refugees in Sweden: Validation Study.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- Screening and monitoring patients at high risk for mental health issues in COVID-19: a multicenter pre-post assessment study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- A Mobile-Based Preventive Intervention for Young, Arabic-Speaking Asylum Seekers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany: Design and Implementation.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
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Abstract
To map the state of the existing literature to identify the optimal time frame between the arrival of refugees in a host country and psychosocial assessments. We conducted scoping review using the method of Arksey and O'Malley (2005). A systematic search of 5 databases including PubMed, Psycinfo (OVID), PsycINFO BD APA, Scopus and Web of Sciences) and grey literature identified 2698 references. Thirteen studies published between 2010 and 2021 were considered eligible. A data extraction grid was designed and tested by the research team. It is not so ease to identify the most appropriate time interval to assess the mental health of newly settled refugees. All the studies selected agree on the need to carry out an initial assessment when refugees arrive in their host country. Several authors agree on the need to carry out screening at least twice during the resettlement period. However, what is less clear is the best time to perform the second screening. This scoping review mainly helped in highlighting the lack of probing data on the mental health indicators focused on during the assessment and on the optimal timeline for the assessment of refugees. Further research is needed to determine whether developmental and psychological screening is beneficial, the right time to perform the screening, and the most appropriate collection instruments and interventions.
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