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This article presents research carried out in Turin, Italy, within the framework of the professional training of health professionals working in the migrants’ reception system. The training intervention is part of a larger project involving local institutions working in the healthcare and reception of migrants. The growing psychological vulnerabilities and addiction disorders of migrants in the reception system must be adequately managed by the local reception network. In order to improve access to the healthcare system and to provide more culturally aware responses to users’ needs, the intervention included the design of a number of training programs, aimed at health and social care workers.
The impact of the article is derived from the intricate interplay of several fundamental elements characterizing the action research described. Firstly, the intervention, conducted within the specific local context of Turin, Italy, represents a significant contribution to sociological and psychological literature, particularly concerning interventions for managing diversity among migrants with a focus on the local dimension. This local emphasis underscores the importance of understanding the dynamics influencing the reception of refugees and asylum seekers. While certain aspects may be universally applicable when dealing with migrant populations, there are also contextual particularities that influence the capacity at the local level to address the migration phenomenon effectively.
Another crucial element is the synergistic cooperation among various stakeholders in this field, including public administration, migrant reception centers, healthcare institutions, universities, and civil society. The cooperation detailed in this paper serves as a noteworthy example of a network involving diverse stakeholders who must collaborate to ensure that the integration of the most vulnerable individuals - such as migrants with mental distress and addiction issues - is approached comprehensively.
Furthermore, the project's innovative nature lies in its contribution to cultural competence training for healthcare and social workers, fostering an inter-professional environment where professionals with varied skills and languages collaborate to enhance their intercultural competencies. This dual approach addresses the shared need for bolstering competencies across services by promoting multidisciplinary and holistic care while also emphasizing the cultural competency of healthcare and social care professionals. The intervention research conducted by the University of Turin underscores the pivotal role of professional training as a mechanism for navigating the cultural complexity inherent in the daily practices of social and health workers.
Finally, this article has a significant impact on the healthcare sector, both on the work of health and social care professionals dealing with the most vulnerable migrant population and on migrants themselves, in order to achieve better social and health integration.
—Stella Pinna Pintor, Roberta Ricucci
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