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Allison Squires1,2, Tina Sadarangani1, Simon Jones3
1Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York City, New York.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 6, 2019
Summary
Best practices for cross-language research include using qualified interpreters and valid translations to include diverse voices. Addressing researcher bias is crucial for rigorous, reliable, and valid studies involving language barriers.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Background:
- Individuals with language barriers are often excluded from research, limiting the generalizability of findings.
- Effective cross-language research is essential for developing equitable healthcare practices and policies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe best practices for conducting cross-language research.
- To synthesize methodological recommendations for improving the quality of cross-language studies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of research methods papers on cross-language research (2000-2017).
- Discussion paper synthesizing methodological recommendations.
Main Results:
- Rigorous cross-language research requires appropriate interpreter use, systematic planning for language barriers, and validly translated instruments.
- Researcher biases in data entry and analysis can impact large observational studies.
Conclusions:
- Methodological recommendations can enhance research rigor and quality in cross-language studies.
- Improved cross-language research can impact the health and well-being of global migrant populations.
- Addressing conscious and unconscious biases is vital for valid cross-language research.
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