ReviewSAGE open medicine2023
The unmet surgical needs of global refugee populations: A perspective review.
Review in SAGE open medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Cultivating rural surgical leaders through a structured training program: a qualitative case study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- A Review on the Double Burden of Diabetes and Myocardial Infarction: Healthcare Challenges and Future Prospects in Low and Middle-Income Countries.Health science reports · 2025Article
- The current state of pediatric gastroenterology in under-resourced nations.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
- Innovative strategies and implementation science approaches for health delivery among migrants in humanitarian settings: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
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Authors and funding
12 authors at 9 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
The global refugee community, including those forced to flee due to persecution, conflict, or violence, faces significant challenges in accessing healthcare, resulting in a higher prevalence of surgical disease. These challenges have a profound impact on morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where many immigrants seek refuge. Limited availability of medical facilities, an inadequate surgical workforce, financial constraints and linguistic and cultural barriers all contribute to reduced access to healthcare. Limited access to competent healthcare leads to poor health outcomes, increased morbidity and mortality rates and suboptimal surgical results for refugees. To address these challenges, a multifaceted approach is necessary. This includes increased funding for healthcare initiatives, workforce recruitment and training and improved coordination between aid organisations and local healthcare systems. Strategies for managing surgical conditions in the global refugee community encompass the development of targeted public health programmes, removing legal barriers, establishing healthcare facilities to enhance surgical access and prioritising disease prevention among refugees.
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