259 Continuity of care for forcibly displaced persons with chronic diseases: a conceptual framework for research, analysis, and action

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Framework identifies barriers to care continuity in refugees with diabetes and hypertension, suggesting policy reforms and community interventions.

Continuity of care is crucial for refugees with chronic diseases, enabling better health outcomes and management.
The framework synthesizes findings from a multi-country study on diabetes and hypertension among displaced persons.
Development involved a Delphi-exercise engaging researchers to map key influences on care continuity.
Addressing barriers can enhance refugee health systems and support multi-level interventions for chronic disease management.

Skovdal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Framework identifies barriers to care continuity in refugees with diabetes and hypertension, suggesting policy reforms and community interventions.