This project was launched with the general objective of increasing migrants' competencies to use Health Apps. To meet this objective, the following specific objectives were designed: - To develop an experiential training methodology to increase awareness and competencies of migrants to use Health Apps, based on a learning by-doing approach - Develop a set of training resources to enhance the adoption of health apps by migrants through the implementation of experiential training methodology adapted to the learning processes and interests of migrants - Develop an e-Training Platform supported by and an App Training Tool to support the implementation of the experiential training methodology, including access to training resources and automated search of existing applicable health apps - Implement pilot training actions to validate the quality of the training programme and its capacity to increase migrants' competencies in the use of health apps to improve their health self-management - Raisin awareness of related stakeholders at national and EU level on the potential of the use of health apps to improve the health self-management of migrants
Migrants’ health is a critical concern for European societies, as the challenges of the migration process often adversely impact their physical and mental well-being. Digital health solutions, such as health apps, have the potential to be transformative tools for improving the self-management of migrants’ and refugees’ health. This project was conceived to harness the power of these apps to enhance migrants' social inclusion, integration into local communities, and equitable access to health systems. By providing a training methodology, a dedicated platform, and a co-designed health app tailored to the specific needs of end-users, the project aimed to bridge the gap between migrants and accessible healthcare resources. The key needs addressed by the project included: • Developing migrants' digital skills to empower them in adopting and utilizing health apps effectively. • Facilitating social inclusion by enabling migrants to navigate healthcare systems and integrate into host communities. • Enhancing access to high-quality learning opportunities for adult migrants, focusing on healthcare literacy and digital competence. • Raising awareness among stakeholders at national and EU levels