Article
Pediatrics
Diogo Costa, Louise Biddle, Kayvan Bozorgmehr
Summary: The study found that poor psychosocial functioning among ASR children is associated with somatic problems, unmet medical needs, and lower healthcare utilization. This highlights the importance of considering mental health in clinical encounters with ASR children, especially those with worst physical health conditions.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Verena Dudek, Oliver Razum, Odile Sauzet
Summary: The type of accommodation for refugees in Germany plays a significant role in their health outcomes, with private accommodations showing better mental health and physical health compared to collective accommodations. There are also health disparities across different types of private accommodations, highlighting the importance of assessing housing in a multidimensional way to address health inequalities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nareerut Pudpong, Hathairat Kosiyaporn, Mathudara Phaiyarom, Watinee Kunpeuk, Pigunkaew Sinam, Sataporn Julchoo, Rapeepong Suphanchaimat
Summary: The prevalence of anxiety and depression among URAS in Bangkok was found to be 70.0% and 39.5% respectively. URAS from regions other than Southeast Asia and China were more likely to experience anxiety and depression. Additionally, URAS with chronic co-morbidities or who were divorced or widowed faced greater odds of depression. Healthcare services for URAS should take into consideration these factors when providing mental health support.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Liliana Dumitrache, Mariana Nae, Alina Mareci, Anca Tudoricu, Alexandra Cioclu, Alexandra Velicu
Summary: Romania, traditionally a country of emigration, has recently seen an increased migration influx, although it is more of a transit country than a destination for refugees and irregular migrants. The study explores the experiences and barriers faced by asylum seekers and people with refugee backgrounds in accessing healthcare services in Romania. Cultural, linguistic, structural, and financial barriers were identified as the most significant obstacles in accessing the healthcare system.
Review
Oncology
Faten Taki, Inmaculada de Melo-Martin
Summary: An increase in global violence has led to a large number of people being displaced, with refugees and asylum seekers facing various risks. Epigenetic research may help address some of these issues, and researchers have an ethical responsibility to minimize risks and maximize benefits.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeremy Khouani, Leo Blatrix, Aurelie Tinland, Maeva Jego, Gaetan Gentile, Guillaume Fond, Anderson Loundou, Marilou Fromentin, Pascal Auquier
Summary: The study found that the health status of asylum seekers is mainly affected by factors such as gender, geographical origin, and sleeping in public spaces. It is necessary to address and solve their various medical needs upon arriving in the host country.
Review
Psychiatry
Teresa Pollard, Natasha Howard
Summary: This study investigated mental healthcare policies, practices, barriers, and enablers for asylum-seekers and refugees (ASR) in the UK, revealing existing barriers such as communication difficulties and lack of funding, resources, and political will, as well as potential enablers including proposed provision practices, social needs of ASR, and policy changes. The study highlights the need for time-sensitive and culturally appropriate approaches, greater funding and resource support from the UK Government, relaxation of hostile environment policies, and dedicated mental health services and support for ASR within the UK. Further research is necessary to assess the implementation of guidelines across the UK.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Demography
Andrea Lawlor, Mireille Paquet
Summary: This article explores Canadian attitudes towards refugees and asylum seekers, finding that economic cues and humanitarian needs play different roles in evaluating these two groups. The research demonstrates the importance of considering national and institutional contexts when assessing attitudes towards vulnerable migrant groups.
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC AND MIGRATION STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rabie Adel El Arab, Rita Urbanavice, Agne Jakavonyte-Akstiniene, Marija Skvarcevskaja, Donatas Austys, Jose Tomas Mateos, Erica Briones-Vozmediano, Esther Rubinat-Arnaldo, Natalja Istomina
Summary: This study investigates the healthcare and social needs of recent asylum seekers who have crossed the Belarusian border and Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania. Through qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaires, the findings of this study may provide guidelines for improving access to health care services for refugees and asylum seekers, as well as offer insights into their integration into the Lithuanian community and their employment and educational prospects.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonas Semere Kidane, Sandra Ziegler, Verena Keck, Janine Benson-Martin, Albrecht Jahn, Temesghen Gebresilassie, Claudia Beiersmann
Summary: The study found that most Eritrean refugees have a realistic perception of oral health, but they lack proper dental care practices and have misconceptions about traditional oral hygiene tools. Some participants consume specific foods to prevent bad breath. Barriers to oral healthcare services include communication difficulties, lack of culturally and professionally competent professionals, high treatment costs, and individual factors like fear of treatment and lack of self-sufficiency. To address these issues, the study suggests the importance of oral health education and culturally appropriate healthcare services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Duppy Manyuma, Takalani Grace Tshitangano, Azwinndini Gladys Mudau, Mustafa Z. Younis
Summary: Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right for refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa, but challenges still exist in Gauteng province. This study aims to develop strategies to improve access to healthcare services for refugees and asylum seekers in Gauteng. The study will be conducted in three phases, using qualitative and quantitative research methods, and will provide recommendations based on the findings.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rabie Adel El Arab, Joel Somerville, Fuad H. Abuadas, Esther Rubinat-Arnaldo, Mette Sagbakken
Summary: This scoping review examines the impact of COVID-19 on the physical and mental well-being of refugees, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, and internally displaced persons. The study identifies barriers to accessing healthcare and highlights the increased risk of infection and various health impacts faced by these populations. The review also emphasizes the economic consequences and specific challenges for pregnant women and children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Vivien L. Hajak, Srishti Sardana, Helen Verdeli, Simone Grimm
Summary: This study examined contextual factors during post-migration that influence the mental health and well-being of asylum seekers and refugees in Germany. Results showed high rates of psychological distress among ASRs in Germany, with significant influence of contextual factors on their mental health and psychological well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Deniz Harputlu, Yasemin Akil
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences of ostomy and wound care nurses in providing care to refugees and asylum seekers with stomas. The study identified communication problems, issues with stoma supplies, nurses' efforts to address inequalities in care, and emotional burden as major themes. The study recommends expanding translation services and reconsidering patient access to stoma care materials.
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Mary Anne Kenny, Nicholas Procter, Carol Grech
Summary: Many developed countries have introduced strict measures to deter asylum seekers, impacting their mental health. Australia implemented a 'fast track assessment' system for processing refugee claims, leading to uncertainty and deteriorating mental health for asylum seekers. Legal professionals play a crucial role in protecting the rights of asylum seekers and understanding the impact of the legal system on their mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Xinyi Cherry Cheung, Tom Fahey, Ailin C. Rogers, John Hogeland Pemberton, Dara Oliver Kavanagh
Summary: While robust randomized data is still awaited, caution should be exercised in weighing the benefits of fistula healing against the risk of altered continence, as newer treatments continue to emerge with promising results but lack supporting evidence of superiority over conventional therapies.
Article
Substance Abuse
Louise Durand, Fiona Boland, Denis O'Driscoll, Kathleen Bennett, Joseph Barry, Eamon Keenan, Tom Fahey, Grainne Cousins
Summary: The study identified key factors associated with dropout in methadone maintenance treatment, including low methadone dose, treatment history, and adherence. Moreover, factors such as gender, benzodiazepine use, and number of comorbidities were also linked to dropout.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark H. Ebell, Mary E. Walsh, Fiona Boland, Brian McKay, Tom Fahey
Summary: The study presents a novel approach to meta-analysis of multichotomous tests' likelihood ratios, avoiding dichotomizing outcome categories. Summary estimates of likelihood ratios, AUROCC, and calibration are calculated for a comprehensive meta-analysis strategy of multichotomous tests and CPRs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chiamaka Chiedozie, Mark E. Murphy, Tom Fahey, Frank Moriarty
Summary: The study found that GP practices in England typically use 130 different medications in the bulk of their prescribing, with higher DU90% associated with higher levels of low-priority prescribing and prescribing costs. Increasing use of personal formularies may enhance prescribing quality and reduce costs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mary E. Walsh, Sinead Cronin, Fiona Boland, Mark H. Ebell, Tom Fahey, Emma Wallace
Summary: The study found that there was an increase in UTI/pyelonephritis SARs over time, while SARs for angina and CHF decreased. Geographic variation was moderate overall but high for dehydration and angina. Multivariable analysis showed lower urban population proportion, lower GP supply, and higher geriatrician supply were associated with higher SARs.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mary E. Walsh, Tom Fahey, Frank Moriarty
Summary: The study found suboptimal persistence rates for oral bisphosphonates and denosumab in older primary care patients, with less than half of patients continuing treatment at 2 years. Factors associated with discontinuation included age, number of medications, and health coverage. Few patients switched to alternative therapy, which could increase fracture risk.
ARCHIVES OF OSTEOPOROSIS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sean Cell, Mary E. Walsh, Tom Fahey, Frank Moriarty
Summary: This study examined factors associated with the continuation of hospital-initiated benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) among adults aged >65 years, specifically the instructions on hospital discharge summaries. The study found that improved communication with GPs after hospital discharge may be important in avoiding long-term use of BZRAs.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Frank Moriarty, Kathleen Bennett, Tom Fahey
Summary: This study aims to characterize changes in opioid and other analgesic prescribing in Ireland over a 15-year period (2000-2015). The results show an increased prescribing of opioids, particularly strong opioids, between 2000 and 2015 in Ireland. This is concerning due to the potential for misuse and opioid-related morbidity/mortality.
PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kevin Brazil, Christopher Cardwell, Gillian Carter, Mike Clarke, Dagmar Anna S. Corry, Tom Fahey, Patrick Gillespie, Anna Hobbins, Kieran McGlade, Peter O'Halloran, Nina O'Neill, Emma Wallace, Frank Doyle
Summary: This study determines the feasibility of implementing an Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) intervention in primary care settings and shows positive outcomes, including a reduction in healthcare costs and improvement in social support. Further research is needed to determine the long-term effects and cost-effectiveness of this intervention.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Molly Mattsson, Fiona Boland, Ciara Kirke, Michelle Flood, Eamonn Quinn, Mary Walsh, Derek Corrigan, Brian MacKenna, Tom Fahey, Emma Wallace, Frank Moriarty
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the prescribing of opioid and BZRA medications, exploring time trends, the impact of policy changes, and regional and GP practice variations. It aims to provide data-driven insights to inform policy-makers and clinical practice in order to optimize the regulation and use of these medications for the benefit of patients and society.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Ann S. Doherty, Fiona Boland, Frank Moriarty, Tom Fahey, Emma Wallace
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the cumulative incidence and severity of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in older adults in the community, and their association with patient characteristics. The study found that over one-quarter of older adults experienced ADRs over a 6-year period, and polypharmacy was independently associated with ADR risk.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ann S. Doherty, Faiza Shahid, Frank Moriarty, Fiona Boland, Barbara Clyne, Tobias Dreischulte, Tom Fahey, Sean P. Kennelly, Emma Wallace
Summary: This systematic review identified prescribing cascades in community-dwelling adults, highlighting a wide range of potential medication interactions that may lead to additional drug treatments. Careful consideration and appropriate use of medications are crucial in clinical practice, especially for older adults and patients who have recently started new medications.
PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Muireann de Paor, Fiona Boland, Xinyan Cai, Susan Smith, Mark H. Ebell, Eoin Mac Donncha, Tom Fahey
Summary: This study aimed to derive and externally validate clinical prediction rules (CPRs) for infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The study found that in patients with enlarged/tender posterior cervical lymph nodes and presence of exudate on the pharynx, the predictive models for diagnosing IM had moderate accuracy. These models, in combination with serological and immunoglobulin testing, can enhance diagnostic decision-making for IM in community settings.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David Byrne, Ciaran Prendergast, Tom Fahey, Frank Moriarty
Summary: This study describes the characteristics of clinical study report (CSR) documents published by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and quantifies the timeliness of access to trial results from CSRs compared with conventional published sources for pivotal trials. The findings indicate that most submissions to the EMA are for initial marketing authorisations and almost half of these submissions are based on a single pivotal trial. CSRs provide earlier access to clinical trial results compared to other publication sources.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Audrey Rankin, Ashleigh Gorman, Judith Cole, Cathal A. Cadogan, Heather E. Barry, Ashley Agus, Danielle Logan, Cliona McDowell, Gerard J. Molloy, Cristin Ryan, Claire Leathem, Marina Maxwell, Connie Brennan, Gerard J. Gormley, Alan Ferrett, Pat McCarthy, Tom Fahey, Carmel M. Hughes
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of an intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the study demonstrated that conducting such an intervention in these healthcare jurisdictions may be feasible.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2022)
