Meeting complex needs through community collaboration: A case study

Year Published: 2019

Abstract

This case study focuses on complex trauma in a refugee family. It explores the barriers faced while supporting a family presenting with complex and multifaceted needs. It reviews the roles, processes and participation of practitioners from Service Coordination (case management) and Treatment (therapeutic intervention) perspectives. This case study also examines the gaps in existing services for new immigrant and refugee populations within a community and provides recommendations for closing these gaps.

Citation

Robinson, S. M. & Gallagher, M. M. (2019). Meeting complex needs through community collaboration: A case study. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 12(2), 279-285.

Relevant Evidence Summaries

The evidence was reviewed and included in the following summaries:

What are the impacts of case management on refugees?

While rigorous evidence is limited, the literature suggests that case management is associated with numerous positive outcomes. The body of evidence is largely suggestive in rigor and yields generally positive outcomes, although some studies show mixed results. The one available impact study yields positive results. The available studies have examined diverse outcomes such as self-sufficiency, […]

About this study

AGE: Multiple Age Groups

DIRECTION OF EVIDENCE: Inconclusive or mixed impact

FULL TEXT AVAILABILITY: Free

GENDER: All

HOST COUNTRY: Canada

OUTCOME AREA: Mental Health

POPULATION: Refugees

STRENGTH OF EVIDENCE: Inconclusive or mixed impact

TYPE OF STUDY: Suggestive evidence

YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019

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