Language diversity and challenges to communication in Indian emergency departments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Communication in emergency departments (ED) in India is complicated by the country's immense language diversity. Prior research has revealed challenges in language and communication as barriers to care. Our objective was to quantify language diversity among clinicians in Indian EDs and better understand issues related to clinician-clinician and clinician-patient communication.

Methodology

A cross-sectional survey of ED clinicians was conducted. Survey participants were recruited in-person and through email at six partner sites in India. ANOVA and binary logistic regression were used for subgroup analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ED clinicians. Interview data was analyzed using the rapid assessment process to determine predominant themes.

SUBMITTER: Douglass K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8459521 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature