Taking Care of Forced Migrants Together

Strengths and Weaknesses of Interorganizational Work from the Perspective of Social Workers

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ID15480451
AuthorsAmalia De Leo (0000-0003-3265-9515, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, corresponding author), Giulia D'Adamo (0000-0002-8327-4896, University of Parma), Carlotta Morozzi (0000-0001-6837-8331, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Caterina Gozzoli (0000-0003-0200-8033, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue2
Pages1371-1371
Publication date2023-01-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20021371
PMID36674126
OpenAlexW4315652162
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited44

The reception and taking care of forced migrants with mental health issues is undoubtedly a very complex task. The literature shows that reception systems are characterized by a high level of fragmentation due to poor collaboration among services that are required to respond to complex and multidimensional needs brought by forced migrants. Starting from the need to deepen what elements support or hinder the implementation of the services' networks for the care and management of forced migrants, qualitative research was conducted within a constructivist paradigm. As the literature reveals a lack of studies considering the perspective of practitioners, we decided to explore the representations of professionals working with migrants in northern Italy in four different service areas (health and psychological well-being, reception, family, and legal areas). A total of 24 professionals (13 F and 11 M) with an average age of 42.4 years were involved in four focus groups according to the four areas. A paper-pencil content analysis was conducted following IPA guidelines. The results show strengths, weaknesses, and elements of improvement for service network implementation. The needs of forced migrants seem to be effectively met only through a service network that takes shape in the interweaving of social, organizational, group, and individual levels

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