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Providing Hearing Care for Patients With Non-English Language Preference: Interpreters Types and Delivery Modalities.

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|May 23, 2025

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Language barriers hinder healthcare access for millions. Choosing the right interpreter and delivery method improves care for non-English speakers, especially those with hearing loss.

Keywords:

Health equity Interpreters Language access

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Area of Science:

Healthcare access
Linguistic minorities
Audiology

Background:

67 million US residents speak a non-English language at home.
38% of these individuals report limited English proficiency.
Language barriers are a significant obstacle in healthcare navigation for linguistic minorities.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight recent findings on interpreter types and delivery modalities.
To discuss the implications for hearing care services.
To address the needs of patients with hearing loss who prefer non-English communication.

Main Methods:

This is a perspective article.
It reviews existing evidence on interpreter services and delivery modalities.
It discusses the impact of these findings in audiology.

Main Results:

Interpreter type and delivery modality impact interpretation accuracy.
Effective interpretation improves the patient experience for non-English speakers.
Technological advancements are increasing language access in clinical settings.

Conclusions:

Healthcare providers must consider appropriate interpreter services for patients with hearing loss and language preferences.
Optimizing language access is crucial for equitable hearing care.
Further research is needed on effective communication strategies for this population.