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Interpreter Use in an Academic Pediatric Hospital.

Elizabeth Stone1, Shuba Kamath2, Allison Heinly2

  • 1pediatrician at Brown University Health Waterman Pediatrics in East Providence, RI. She was a pediatric resident at Hasbro Children's Hospital at the time this research was conducted.

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Medical interpretation is crucial for quality care. This study found that while providers value interpreters, limited availability hinders effective communication with non-English-speaking patients, impacting care quality.

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Pediatricsbarriershealthcare accessibilityinterpreters

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Published on: January 17, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Medical Communication
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Pediatric Healthcare

Background:

  • Lack of medical interpretation negatively affects patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Effective communication is essential for quality healthcare, especially in pediatric settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe how pediatric faculty and residents communicate with non-English-speaking patients.
  • To identify barriers to medical interpreter use in inpatient and outpatient settings at an academic children's hospital.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to pediatric faculty and residents.
  • The survey assessed interpreter utilization and perceived barriers to use.
  • Seventy faculty and 21 residents completed the survey.

Main Results:

  • Providers reported positive attitudes toward interpreters and high usage for job tasks.
  • A significant barrier identified by 75-95% of providers was interpreter availability.
  • This issue was consistent across various clinical settings.

Conclusions:

  • Increased access to medical interpreters is needed in all settings.
  • Ensuring proper communication with patients and families is paramount.
  • Addressing interpreter availability can improve healthcare quality for diverse populations.