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Die Anzahl der Antragsteller auf Asyl hat sich mit 351.915 in 2023 gegenüber 244.132 im Jahr 2022 um mehr als fast 50% erhöht. Die Zahl der Kriegsflüchtlinge aus der Ukraine in Deutschland hat sich hingegen kaum verändert; derzeit leben 1,1 Millionen von ihnen hierzulande (1). Das Thema „Zuwanderung, Migration“ steht im laufenden Jahr mit bevorstehenden wichtigen Wahlen im Zentrum der politischen Auseinandersetzung. Ungeachtet der unaufschiebbaren politischen Diskussion über die geeignete Regulierung und Begrenzung der Zuwanderung muss aus ärztlicher Sicht nachhaltig auf eine der Humanität verpflichtete und dem internationalen Recht entsprechende medizinische Versorgung der Asylsuchenden in Deutschland hingewirkt werden.

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Refugees with mental disorders are confronted with access barriers to the psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care system. In order to counter these barriers, a model project to support the health care and integration of mentally distressed refugees was established in the district of Konstanz (coordinated psychotherapeutic treatment involving trained peer support; KOBEG) and evaluated in an initial 3‑year model phase. A coordination center refers the patients to local certified psychotherapists. Language and culturally sensitive trained mentors (peers) support and accompany the refugees during the therapy. The utilization of the refered therapy and the experiences of the participating therapists serve as indicators for the effectiveness of the peer-supported therapy referral. The effectiveness of therapeutic measures and support by trained peers was evaluated on the basis of the psychological symptom burden (symptom checklist 27) and functional impairment (work and social adjustment scale) before and after an average of 10 months of project participation. The study focuses on the refugees (use of services and mental distress) and the psychotherapists (reported experiences). Initial results showed an above-average stress level among the refugees at the time of the initial interview, a high participation rate and a low drop-out rate. The follow-up survey showed significant improvements in terms of psychological symptom burden as well as functional impairments. The (qualitative) survey among psychotherapists underlines the effectiveness of KOBEG, 93% of the therapists intend to continue working with refugees within the framework of the project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2022 a new feature for public libraries was introduced to the German Library Statistics (DBS) program – the DBS Blitzlicht/Flashlight. The article describes the concept, objectives and experiences during the first run in 2022, as well as possible uses of the results. Findings relating to various topics from special offers for refugees, to sustainability and restrictions due to COVID-19 are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Aims: Given the lack of empirical evidence on substance use among refugees at different stages of life, one aim is to compare alcohol and drug use in the home country, during the flight, and in the host country. In addition, it is examined which risk factors are associated with an increased prevalence of substance use. Method: 1 116 adult refugees were interviewed in 52 community centres in four federal states using a standardized questionnaire in six languages. Results: The respondents had a low lifetime prevalence of alcohol and drug use (28.8 % alcohol, 7.4 % drugs), which varied greatly depending on the refugee's country of origin. During the flight the prevalence was very low and when being in Germany there was a similar level of alcohol use as in the country of origin and an increased use of cannabis and cocaine. Refugees who use drugs are a particularly stressed group due to flight experiences and uncertain asylum status. The German addiction treatment system was almost unknown to substance using refugees. Conclusions: It is recommended that the addiction treatment services provide outreach work in community accommodations for refugees in order to inform about the addiction treatment system in Germany and to explain counselling offers to substance using refugees. It is advisable to provide information about consumption risks, especially in relation to alcohol, cannabis and cocaine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Aims: The aim of the study is to find out to what extent existing strategies of "good practice for reaching and caring for refugees in addiction services" are applied. As in other health care facilities, barriers to access and care for refugees also complicate access to addiction services. Often, this target group is not reached. Methods: In order to map the status of the implementation of these strategies in addiction support, a survey was conducted among member organisations of the German Centre for Addiction Issues (DHS). This took place by means of a questionnaire. Each strategy was surveyed with the question: "do you implement this strategy", which could be answered on a four-point Likert scale. In addition, demographic data of the institutions was requested. Participation was online or via mail. For the evaluation, the answers were dichotomised into "implemented" and "not implemented". Results: Strategies were mainly applied that do not generate additional costs. These are either based on the basic principles of addiction support, such as discretion and anonymity, or are provided by central bodies, such as centrally designed information material. In addition, there was a lack of implementation of strategies with regard to multilingualism, outreach approaches and the promotion of staff with a migration background/refugee history. Conclusions: Further efforts are needed to reach and care for refugees in addiction support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Aims: Refugee populations are particularly vulnerable to substance use disorders. At the same time, they are less likely to be reached by substance abuse services. Strategies for the adequate provision of such services and interventions to prevent and treat substance use disorders tailored to the needs of refugee populations are therefore urgently needed. Methods: In four closely linked projects, the PREPARE network uses a spectrum of methodological approaches including systematic rapid assessments, which combine multiple indicators and data sources, qualitative studies and intervention trials in the fields of prevention and therapy. Results: The consortium aims at providing systematic evidence on substance use problems among refugees, identifying principles and strategies of good practice for providing addiction care for this group, improving the assessment of substance use problems among refugees, and evaluating innovative interventions for indicated prevention of substance use disorders among refugees and integrative treatment for traumatized refugees with substance abuse. Finally, we will implement a national web-based resource centre at the German Centre for Addiction Issues (DHS). Conclusion: Refugees with substance-related disorders have special needs in terms of access to addiction services and the type of help they receive. The PREPARE network is intended to contribute to better care for this particularly vulnerable group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: In Switzerland, children with experience of displacement have lower educational success than other children. It is assumed that displacement can negatively influence schoolwork task performance. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of conducting a definitive trial in terms of process, required resources, management, and scientific basis to investigate the effectiveness of occupational therapy (OT) interventions. Method: 15 students of a Swiss elementary school with experience of displacement who had problems in schoolwork task performance selected by their teachers were recruited for a single group study design. We assessed participants regarding quality a.) of schoolwork task performance (School AMPS) b.) social interaction (ESI), and c.) of life (KIDSCREEN). In nine OT session, participants received therapeutic interventions focussing on enhancing schoolwork task performance, social and communication skills and resilience. We used Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test to examine pre- to postintervention data. Results: Results showed high commitment to OT interventions but no improvement regarding quality of schoolwork task performance and social interaction (p>.01). Quality of life could not be assessed. Conclusion: Findings suggest that the OT intervention is feasible and promising for children with experience of displacement, but assessments are not feasible for evaluating the effect and efficacy of the outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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