Experiences and observations from a care point for displaced Ukrainians : a community case study in Antwerp, Belgium

Abstract: BACKGROUND A total of 7,307 Ukrainian refugees moved to Antwerp, Belgium, during the study period (01 April 2022 to 31 December 2022). The city's administration set up three care centers where these people were introduced to the Belgian primary care system, a medical file was created, and acute/preventive/chronic care was delivered. This community case study analyzes the organization and contents of care and reflects upon its meaning for the mainstream healthcare system. METHODS This is an observational study using routine electronic medical record data to measure the uptake of care.... Mehr ...