Healthcare Providers Experiences in Emergency Care for Undocumented Migrants Arriving in Spain Through the Mediterranean Sea

• Context/Purpose: The arrival of undocumented migrants in the European Union is a political, social and public health challenge. UMs require medical assistance from emergency health teams. This study aims to learn about the experiences of nurses and doctors in providing emergency care to these UMs. • Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. A sample of 17 nurses and physicians was selected through purposive and convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using Braun & Clarke thematic analysis. • Results: This study focuses on the emerging main theme: “Ensuring comprehensive emergency care,” which describes the experiences of nurses and physicians in providing care to UMs on arrival. • Interpretation: In line with other studies, healthcare providers perform clinical, social and humanitarian triage. The lack of time to detect infectious diseases, new pathologies and very vulnerable people, such as victims of human trafficking, stands out. Although nurses and physicians provide comprehensive care, there is a lack of psychological support and cultural adaptation interventions. • Conclusion: Doctors and nurses in emergency teams provide comprehensive care to UMs.