Migrant and minority family members in the intensive care unit. A review of the literature

IntroductionAustria’s geographical location and the historical socio-cultural events have made immigration a key theme in Austria’s demographic construction. Data from Statistics Austria confirms trends of increased net immigration of foreigners with migration balances in the negatives for Austrian citizens [41]. In 2010 the net balance of foreign migration was + 31,858 while the net balance of Austrian citizen migration was − 4,163. For the last 60 years flow of immigrants into Austria has been consistent and plentiful with no sign of slowing down [41]. Migrant populations are considered more vulnerable due to…