HELP@APP: study design for the development and evaluation of a self-help app for traumatized Syrian refugees in Germany
Jung, F.; Röhr, S.; König, H.; Kersting, A.; Riedel-Heller, S. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2019 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Zusammenfassung
Einleitung: Syrians represent the largest group among refugees in Germany. Many of them were exposed to sequential traumatizing events including war, escape and post-migration stressors, increasing the risk of posttraumatic stress and mental disorders. Adequate treatment options are lacking and access to psychosocial care is often restricted due to legal regulation, language barriers, and unclear cost coverage. We therefore developed a low-threshold supportive self-help app for Syrian refugees with posttraumatic stress symptoms. Methoden: The modular, interactive self-help app in Arabic language is grounded on c…