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Patients With Limited English Proficiency: A Challenge for Oncology Nursing Providers
1University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|September 7, 2023
Summary
Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) face delayed cancer diagnoses and inadequate treatment due to communication barriers. Ensuring language-concordant care is crucial for equitable cancer outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Disparities
- Medical Communication
Background:
- Limited English proficiency (LEP) affects cancer patients, with approximately 145,000 diagnosed annually in the U.S.
- English is the dominant language in the U.S. healthcare system, posing challenges for LEP individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss challenges faced by cancer patients with limited English proficiency.
- To highlight communication barriers between LEP patients and oncology providers.
Main Methods:
- Review of U.S. government statistics.
- Analysis of information from consensus and policy organizations.
- Inclusion of clinical studies published between 2017 and 2022.
Main Results:
- LEP patients experience delayed cancer diagnoses and suboptimal treatment.
- Federal laws protect against discrimination based on immigration status.
- LEP patients often lack understanding of the medical system and receive non-language-concordant information.
Conclusions:
- Effective communication is vital for equitable cancer care.
- Addressing language barriers is essential to improve health outcomes for LEP cancer patients.
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