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Language Barrier as a Risk Factor for Injuries From Patient Violence Among Direct Care Workers in Home Settings:
Violence and Victims
|August 17, 2017
Summary
Language barriers increase the risk of patient violence injuries for home health and personal care aides. Matching language between direct care workers in homes and patients can improve safety and care quality.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare worker safety
- Occupational health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Direct care workers in U.S. homes (DCWHs) face risks of injury from patient violence.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for improving safety in homecare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify potential risk factors for injuries from patient violence among DCWHs.
- To explore the association between language barriers and patient violence injuries.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a national probability sample of 3,377 DCWHs.
- Utilized complex sample analysis and generalized estimating equations.
- Defined injury from violence as a reported, medically attended, or absenteeism-inducing work-related injury.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between language barriers and experiencing patient violence injuries (OR = 4.44; p = .005).
- DCWHs with language barriers were at higher risk.
Conclusions:
- Language barriers are a significant risk factor for patient violence injuries among DCWHs.
- Matching DCWHs and patients by language may reduce violence and enhance care quality.
- Interventions should consider linguistic compatibility in homecare settings.
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