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.

Faculty Supervisor:

Rebecca Gokiert

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Partner:

New Canadians Health Centre

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

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