Uncovering communication strategies used in language-discordant consultations with people who are migrants: Qualitative interviews with healthcare providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global migration has led to a sharp increase in the number of language-discordant consultations (LDCs) in healthcare. Evidence on how healthcare providers (HCPs) meet migrant patients' needs while mitigating language barriers is lacking.

Design

Using purposive and snowball sampling, we recruited twenty-seven Dutch HCPs (M_age = 45.07, SD = 11.46) and conducted semi-structured interviews to collect qualitative, open-ended data for identifying the communication strategies used with migrant patients in LDCs. We analysed the transcripts using deductive and inductive approaches (e.g., constant comparative method from Grounded Theory). Final pattern codes (i.e., key themes) were discussed among the research team until mutual agreement had been achieved.

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SUBMITTER: Chan BMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10750019 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature