“Because I couldn't understand and respond”: A mixed-method study examining the impact of language barriers on patient experiences of intensive care unit outreach team care
Patient deterioration requires an emergent response. This research demonstrates the importance of identifying and overcoming language barriers for patients in a way that protects and preserves patient autonomy and ensures information accuracy. Where time and the patient's condition allows, use of professional interpreters must become the norm.
Authors
- Ged Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7481-2445)
- Kylie O'Neill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5505-0959)
- Cheryl Power
- Edward Berry
- Shu‐Kay Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6865-9384)
- Melissa J. Bloomer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1170-3951)
- Matthew Grigg
- Adelene Luong
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- Princess Alexandra Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Critical Care
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2025.101198
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 28.15
Funders
- Metro South Health