APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Mental Health Among Refugees: Increasing Screening Efficiency with an Internet-Based Tiered Screening Procedure
- Jennifer Meurling
Mid Sweden University - Elisabet Wasteson
Mid Sweden university - Anna Leiler
Mid Sweden university - Elisabet Rondung
Mid Sweden University - Gerhard Andersson
Linköping University - Shervin Shahnavaz
Karolinska Institutet - Derek Richards
Trinity University - Anna Bjärtå
Midsweden University
Abstract
An online tiered screening procedure adapted for refugees was tested with the aim to increase screening efficiency in psychiatric assessment. The tool showed good psychometric performance and efficiency, and thus constitutes a feasible alternative to standard procedure when screening for mental health problems among refugees.
Psychopathology