Digital Methods in the Promotion of Well-Being in Immigrants: A Systematic Review : Author Note

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Digital Health
• Immigration Studies

Background:

• Migration profoundly impacts immigrant well-being, necessitating effective support strategies.
• Digital interventions offer a scalable and accessible approach to address these challenges.
• Existing research lacks a comprehensive overview of diverse digital methods for immigrant well-being.

Approach:

• Systematic review of 13 studies (6 RCTs) involving 8181 participants.
• Searched multiple databases (EBSCOhost, Scopus, etc.) with no time restrictions.
• Assessed study quality using the QuADS tool, focusing on well-being, stigma, integration, and connection outcomes.

Key Points:

• Digital methods are effective in improving immigrant mental health and quality of life.
• M-integration methods foster individual resilience, while participatory methods enhance social resilience in refugees.
• Interventions must integrate digital tools as a foundational element for supporting immigrant populations.

Conclusions:

• Digital strategies represent a vital resource for enhancing the well-being of immigrants and refugees.
• Future interventions should leverage digital methods to promote mental health, social integration, and overall quality of life.
• The findings underscore the need for digital inclusion in public health guidelines for migrant populations.