Systematic review of electronic health records to manage chronic conditions among displaced populations
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056987
Abstract: Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the impact of electronic health records (EHRs) on health outcomes and care of displaced people with chronic health conditions and determine barriers and facilitators to EHR… read more here.
Keywords: health; health records; displaced populations; analysis ... See more keywords
Infectious disease outbreaks among forcibly displaced persons: an analysis of ProMED reports 1996–2016
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DOI: 10.1186/s13031-020-00295-9
Abstract: Background The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) estimates the number of forcibly displaced people increased from 22.7 million people in 1996 to 67.7 million people in 2016. Human mobility is associated with the introduction of… read more here.
Keywords: infectious disease; outbreak events; displaced populations; forcibly displaced ... See more keywords
Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Refugees and Displaced Populations: Is Enough Being Done?
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DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s270233
Abstract: Abstract There are over 82.4 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, about a quarter of whom are resettling as refugees. In the wake of the global refugee crisis spurred by conflict, religious and political persecution, human… read more here.
Keywords: health concerns; health; concerns refugees; refugees displaced ... See more keywords
Viral Hepatitis E Outbreaks in Refugees and Internally Displaced Populations, sub-Saharan Africa, 2010-2020.
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2805.212546
Abstract: Hepatitis E virus is a common cause of acute viral hepatitis. We analyzed reports of hepatitis E outbreaks among forcibly displaced populations in sub-Saharan Africa during 2010-2020. Twelve independent outbreaks occurred, and >30,000 cases were… read more here.
Keywords: displaced populations; hepatitis outbreaks; populations sub; viral hepatitis ... See more keywords