Language interpretation and translation in emergency care: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with preferred languages other than English face barriers to communication and access to appropriate care in English-speaking emergency care systems, leading to poorer communication and quality of care, as well as increased rates of investigations and healthcare utilization. While professional interpretation can help bridge this gap, uptake is exceedingly poor, suggesting the need for enhanced implementation and more accessible modalities. Our study will map the existing literature on interpretation/translation in emergency care, with a focus on the breadth of modalities, barriers/facilitators to implementation, and effectiveness/implementation outcomes.

Methods

We will conduct a scoping review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. We will s

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575777 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature