Evidence Database
Switchboard has developed a database of research studies to help refugee service providers in the U.S deliver evidence-based interventions. Studies are added on an ongoing basis. Most studies included in this database are published articles identified in the process of developing Switchboard Evidence Summaries. Use the search area to find content based on criteria like outcome area, intervention, publication year, population, and study type.
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The prevalence rates and correlates of mental or physical disability among recently resettled refugees, who undergo strenuous journeys before arriving in the US, remain unknown, masking potential health disparities. Self-reported disability was measured by the 2018 Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR), and defined as having a physical, mental, or other health condition for more than […]
- Year Published: 2023
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Suggestive
- Type of Study: Suggestive evidence
Purpose: Refugees living with disabilities are among the most vulnerable, isolated and marginalized populations, and, of this group, children are particularly vulnerable. The purpose of this study is to identify current knowledge and research gaps specific to the experiences of refugee families who have children with disabilities. The authors assess the quality of evidence and […]
- Year Published: 2023
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Strong
- Type of Study: Systematic review
Refugees and migrants may have health needs that differ from those of the host population, requiring effective and culturally responsive care that recognizes the impact of migration on physical and mental health. Refugee and migrant populations may also face a number of challenges to accessing health care that can shape their interactions with the host […]
- Year Published: 2021
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Suggestive
- Type of Study: Literature review
Purpose: The aim of this integrative review is to synthesize quantitative and qualitative research evidence on challenges in caring for a child with a disability among immigrant parents and to understand their coping strategies and resiliency factors associated with their coping. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies from the following […]
- Year Published: 2019
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Strong
- Type of Study: Systematic review
The Refugee Health Information System (RHIS) for humanitarian settings was developed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2004. As of 2009, it contained seven categories related to mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) conditions: epilepsy/seizure, alcohol/substance use disorder, mental retardation/intellectual disability, psychotic disorder, severe emotional disorder, medically unexplained somatic complaint and […]
- Year Published: 2019
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Direction of Evidence: Positive impact
- Strength of Evidence: Suggestive
- Type of Study: Suggestive evidence
This scoping review explores (a) barriers faced by immigrant families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) when accessing healthcare-related services in the United States, (b) where research stands based on the health disparity research framework, and (c) implications for future health disparities research with this population. Our scoping review found 26 empirical studies […]
- Year Published: 2022
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Strong
- Type of Study: Systematic review
All parents of eligible students with disabilities have the right to collaborate as equal members of educational teams developing their children’s Individualized Education Programs (IEP). However, culturally and linguistically diverse families typically experience barriers to collaboration with school professionals. In this paper, we describe findings from four focus group interviews with Chinese, Vietnamese, and Haitian […]
- Year Published: 2020
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Suggestive
- Type of Study: Suggestive evidence
Refugees with disabilities are extremely vulnerable, yet little is known about their needs and barriers to achieve better wellbeing. This scoping review aims to synthesize published research on experiences among refugees with disabilities to identify gaps and priorities to inform future research and action plans amid the global refugee crisis. We searched 15 databases and […]
- Year Published: 2023
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Strong
- Type of Study: Systematic review
Around the world, we are seeing the highest number of displaced people to date, with an increasing trend since 2012. With the U.S. historically being leaders as a receiving country for refugee resettlement, research needs to focus on supporting refugee families with children with disabilities and the teachers who serve them. Literature in special education […]
- Year Published: 2022
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Strength of Evidence: Suggestive
- Type of Study: Suggestive evidence
Introduction: Immigrants are among the most vulnerable population groups in North America; they face multidimensional hurdles to obtain proper healthcare. Such barriers result in increased risk of developing acute and chronic conditions. Subsequently a great deal of burden is placed on the healthcare system. Community navigator programs are designed to provide culturally sensitive guidance to […]
- Year Published: 2016
- Outcome area(s): Health
- Intervention(s): Community navigator
- Direction of Evidence: Positive impact
- Strength of Evidence: Strong
- Type of Study: Systematic review