The relation between post-migration stressors and trauma treatment outcomes for people seeking refuge and asylum: A scoping review
(2023) PSPR14 20231Department of Psychology
- Abstract
- Experiences of people seeking refuge and asylum are characterized by diverse adversities before, during, and after migration, making these individuals more susceptible to developing mental ill health. This scoping review intended to map and explore the relation between post-migration stressors (such as struggles related to legal status, finances, housing, and discrimination in the context of resettlement) and outcomes of interventions targeting PTSD and comorbid conditions, in adult refugees and asylum seekers. The literature review further aimed to assess the quality of selected studies and compile limitations and recommendations for future research presented within the scope. Twelve studies published between 2011 and 2023 were reviewed.... (More)
- Experiences of people seeking refuge and asylum are characterized by diverse adversities before, during, and after migration, making these individuals more susceptible to developing mental ill health. This scoping review intended to map and explore the relation between post-migration stressors (such as struggles related to legal status, finances, housing, and discrimination in the context of resettlement) and outcomes of interventions targeting PTSD and comorbid conditions, in adult refugees and asylum seekers. The literature review further aimed to assess the quality of selected studies and compile limitations and recommendations for future research presented within the scope. Twelve studies published between 2011 and 2023 were reviewed. Obtaining a more secure immigration status was the most emphasized factor associated with clinical improvements. Frequently mentioned limitations within the scope were small sample sizes and inconsistencies in exposure and outcome measures. Recommendations for future research included more robust methodologies and study designs and developing and using a standard index assessing post-migration stressors. Despite being implemented in the context of post-migration stress, the included studies provided evidence for the effectiveness of psychological treatment in reducing symptoms of distress for the participants. In accordance with previous research, the results suggested that ongoing resettlement stressors, possibly impeding treatment results, are not an indication for refraining from offering treatment but rather a sign that additional services are needed. (Less)
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Upplevelser hos människor som söker asyl eller flyktingstatus präglas av olika prövningar och svåra upplevelser innan, under och efter migrationen, vilket gör dessa individer mer mottagliga för att utveckla psykisk ohälsa. Denna scoping review syftade till att kartlägga och utforska relationen mellan postmigrationsstressorer (såsom utmaningar relaterade till legal status, ekonomi, boendesituation, och diskriminering i den nya levnadskontexten) och utfall av interventioner som avser behandla PTSD och komorbida tillstånd, hos vuxna flyktingar och asylsökande. Litteraturöversikten ämnade även bedöma kvaliteten hos de utvalda studierna samt sammanställa begränsningar och rekommendationer för framtida forskning som presenterades i litteraturen.... (More)
- Upplevelser hos människor som söker asyl eller flyktingstatus präglas av olika prövningar och svåra upplevelser innan, under och efter migrationen, vilket gör dessa individer mer mottagliga för att utveckla psykisk ohälsa. Denna scoping review syftade till att kartlägga och utforska relationen mellan postmigrationsstressorer (såsom utmaningar relaterade till legal status, ekonomi, boendesituation, och diskriminering i den nya levnadskontexten) och utfall av interventioner som avser behandla PTSD och komorbida tillstånd, hos vuxna flyktingar och asylsökande. Litteraturöversikten ämnade även bedöma kvaliteten hos de utvalda studierna samt sammanställa begränsningar och rekommendationer för framtida forskning som presenterades i litteraturen. Tolv studier publicerade mellan 2011 och 2023 granskades. Att erhålla en mer stabil status gällande asyl eller uppehållstillstånd, var den mest betonade faktorn kopplat till förbättrade behandlingsutfall. Begränsningar som nämndes ofta i studierna var små urvalsstorlekar och inkonsekvent användning av exponerings- och utfallsmått. Rekommendationer för framtida forskning inkluderade mer robusta metodologier och forskningsdesigner samt utvecklingen och implementeringen av ett standardiserat mätinstrument för postmigrationsstressorer. Trots att de psykologiska behandlingarna implementerades i en kontext av postmigrationsstress, visade de inkluderade studiernas resultat att det psykiska lidandet generellt minskade hos deltagarna under behandlingen. I linje med tidigare forskning så föreslog resultaten att pågående postmigrationsstressorer, som potentiellt hämmar behandlingsresultat, inte är en indikator för att avstå behandling utan snarare ett tecken på att ytterligare insatser krävs. (Less)
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- author
- Mässing, Alva LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- PSPR14 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
- subject
- keywords
- Post-migration stress, Refugees, Asylum seekers, Psychotherapy, Psychosocial interventions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Scoping review, Postmigrationsstress, Flyktingar, Asylsökande, Psykoterapi, Psykosocial behandling, Posttraumatiskt stressyndrom
- language
- English
- id
- 9135229
- date added to LUP
- 2023-08-28 09:39:19
- date last changed
- 2023-08-28 09:39:19
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abstract = {{Experiences of people seeking refuge and asylum are characterized by diverse adversities before, during, and after migration, making these individuals more susceptible to developing mental ill health. This scoping review intended to map and explore the relation between post-migration stressors (such as struggles related to legal status, finances, housing, and discrimination in the context of resettlement) and outcomes of interventions targeting PTSD and comorbid conditions, in adult refugees and asylum seekers. The literature review further aimed to assess the quality of selected studies and compile limitations and recommendations for future research presented within the scope. Twelve studies published between 2011 and 2023 were reviewed. Obtaining a more secure immigration status was the most emphasized factor associated with clinical improvements. Frequently mentioned limitations within the scope were small sample sizes and inconsistencies in exposure and outcome measures. Recommendations for future research included more robust methodologies and study designs and developing and using a standard index assessing post-migration stressors. Despite being implemented in the context of post-migration stress, the included studies provided evidence for the effectiveness of psychological treatment in reducing symptoms of distress for the participants. In accordance with previous research, the results suggested that ongoing resettlement stressors, possibly impeding treatment results, are not an indication for refraining from offering treatment but rather a sign that additional services are needed.}},
author = {{Mässing, Alva}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{The relation between post-migration stressors and trauma treatment outcomes for people seeking refuge and asylum: A scoping review}},
year = {{2023}},
}