scholarly journals Minority ethnic community participation in needs assessment and service development in primary care: perceptions of Pakistani and Bangladeshi people about psychological distress

1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joe Kai ◽  
Clive Hedges
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Ethnic Community ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Minority Ethnic Community ◽  
Minority Ethnic

scholarly journals The Missing Link in the Chain

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-339
Author(s):  
Younus Khan ◽  
Elizabeth Caldwell ◽  
Jamie P. Halsall
Keyword(s):  
Social Policy ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Ethnic Community ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Older Migrants ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Minority Ethnic Community ◽  
1960S And 1970S ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Minority Ethnic

As the migrant workers of the 1960s and 1970s age in place, many countries are facing caring for increasing numbers of older migrants, many of whom have complex health and social care needs. By applying a qualitative case study approach, of a grassroots disability resource center that works with older migrants, this article critically explores the social policy debates that are focused on older migrants in the Black and Minority Ethnic community. A number of themes have emerged, including the impact of changing family structure, difficulties with accessing services, and increased isolation. In addition, there are also examples of older migrants activtly engaged in building communities and supporting others, defying the stereotypes of vulnerable older migrants being a burden on the state. This article argues for politicians and social policy makers to refocus on the new challenges that are emerging in the older migrants of the Black and Minority Ethnic community.

Preventative health screening community events, a mechanism to target minority ethnic populations in improving primary care utilisation to improve health outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. bjgp20X711005
Author(s):  
Raza Naqvi ◽  
Octavia Gale
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Health Screening ◽  
Service Utilisation ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Minority Ethnic

BackgroundPreventative medicine has become a central focus in primary care provision, with greater emphasis on education and access to health care screening. The Department of Health reports existing health inequalities and inequalities in access within ethnic minority groups. Studies assessing the value of community engagement in primary care have reported variable outcomes in term of subsequent service utilisation.AimTo consider the benefit of community-based health screening checks to improve access and health outcomes in minority ethnic groups.MethodAn open community health screening event (n = 43), to allow targeted screening within an ethnic minority population. Screening included BP, BMI, BM and cholesterol. Results were interpreted by a healthcare professional and counselling was provided regarding relevant risk factors. Post-event feedback was gathered to collate participant opinion and views.ResultsSeventy-nine per cent of participants were from ethnic minority backgrounds: 64% were overweight or obese and 53% of participants were referred to primary care for urgent review following abnormal findings. All those referred would not have accessed healthcare without the event referral. All (100%) participants believed it improved health education and access to health care.ConclusionThis study clearly demonstrates the value of targeted community-led screening and education events in public health promotion. There was a significant benefit in providing community-based screening. There is a need for a longitudinal analysis to determine the impact on health outcomes and long-term access to healthcare provision.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Management of Type 2 Diabetes in the Primary Care Setting Through a Novel Multi-Step Needs Assessment Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. S39
Author(s):  
Keith Bowering ◽  
Stewart Harris ◽  
Lawrence A. Leiter ◽  
Vincent Woo ◽  
Jean-François Yale
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Assessment Process

Importance of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Primary Care

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (S1) ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
William H. Coleman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
The United States ◽  
Comprehensive Treatment ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms

There is a direct relationship between years lived beyond age 65 and the number of individuals diagnosed with dementia, primarily Alzheimer's disease (AD). The occurrence of AD has no socioeconomic, geographical, or ethnic limitations. The problem is worldwide. Its magnitude is demonstrated by the following facts: (a) approximately 6% to 8% of persons 65 years or older have AD, and the prevalence of the disease doubles each 5 years after 60 years of age; (b) 30% of 85-year-old individuals can be expected to have the disease; (c) AD affects an estimated 4 million people in the United States, and is expected to affect approximately 14 million Americans within the next few decades; (d) AD patients average 6 to 10 years of comprehensive treatment from symptom onset to death; (e) AD is the fourth leading cause of mortality among elderly Americans, more than 100,000 each year; (f) caregiver attempts at management of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of AD result in up to 50% developing significant psychological distress themselves; and (g) the cost for the management of AD patients is estimated to be between US $80 billion and US $120 billion annually. Primary care is essential for the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the complex set of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) associated with AD.

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