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Information transmission in bilingual, bicultural contexts.

D C Hatton

    Journal of Community Health Nursing
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Community health translators are complex interpreters, not just language conduits. They actively appraise situations and hold significant influence in healthcare settings, impacting patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare access and communication
    • Medical sociology
    • Translation studies

    Background:

    • Effective communication is crucial in community health settings.
    • The role of translators in healthcare is often oversimplified.
    • Understanding the nuances of translator work is vital for improving patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the complex nature of translator work in community health.
    • To investigate the roles and responsibilities of translators beyond literal interpretation.
    • To identify the power dynamics inherent in healthcare translation.

    Main Methods:

    • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
    • Participant observation was conducted in community health settings.
    • In-depth interviews were held with translators, clients, and healthcare providers.

    Main Results:

    • Translators function as interpreters who actively appraise tasks, clients, providers, and information.
    • The work of healthcare translators is significantly more complex than typically perceived.
    • Translators wield considerable power and influence within the healthcare encounter.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare translators are active agents who shape communication and outcomes.
    • Recognizing the complexity and power of translators is essential for community health nursing.
    • Further research is needed to explore the implications for healthcare practice and policy.

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