Optimizing the healthcare of refugees in Alberta through the evaluation of a principles-based care model: the New Canadians Health Centre
Refugees face multifaceted health needs, due to fleeing home, living in a refugee camp, and limited access to healthcare. Research underscores the need for comprehensive healthcare for refugees to foster long-term positive outcomes. Therefore, in 2021, the New Canadians Health Centre (NCHC) was established as a principles-based community health centre, with a mandate to provide primary healthcare grounded in principles supporting social justice and equity to refugees following their arrival in Canada. There has been no prior research exploring the role of a principles-based model in supporting refugee health; accordingly, there is a need to research the activities at the NCHC. This project will explore how the NCHC’s principles-based model is upheld and influences refugees’ health experiences. Specifically, this project will engage refugees to understand the impact of the NCHC’s principles-based model on their health access and outcomes. This research will further the body of evidence on refugee healthcare practices.
Voir la description complète du projetRebecca Gokiert
New Canadians Health Centre
Sociology
Health and Related Sciences & Technology
University of Alberta
Accelerate
