• Amy Szajna and Julia Ward.
• Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA.
• Nurs Forum. 2015 Apr 1; 50 (2): 83-9.

PurposeA dimensional analysis of access to healthcare services by the refugee population was conducted.BackgroundRefugees resettled to the United States are categorized as a vulnerable population and have limited economic and social resources.MethodsDimensional analysis was employed to identify the concept by varying perspectives and dimensions. The perspectives from the healthcare provider and the refugee, as the healthcare consumer, were explored.ResultsThe following dimensions were identified: culture, language discrimination and stigmatization, and logistical concerns. Findings support that specific refugee groups have not been well-represented in the literature.ConclusionKnowledge of this unique population is integral to healthcare professionals who encounter refugees in clinical practice. Regardless of the specific group, access to healthcare services must be determined for better health outcomes.© 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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