Disparities in Adult Otolaryngology Patients with Limited English Proficiency: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Limited English proficiency (LEP) has become increasingly recognized as an independent predictor of adverse health outcomes in the United States. We aim to examine trends and summarize current insights into LEP-related disparities in adult otolaryngology.

Data sources

Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus.

Methods

A systematic review of US-based, peer-reviewed literature evaluating outcomes in adult otolaryngology across primary language or varying levels of English proficiency; results were analyzed for study design, subspecialty, cohort demographics, and outcomes; findings were further assessed with the Kilbourne conceptual framework for health care disparities.

Results

An initial search yielded 3886 articles. After removal of duplicates, 2906 articles

SUBMITTER: Ferraro T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11903906 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature