Language Barriers and Other Determinants of Post–Intensive Care Unit Follow-Up: A 5-Year Review
Language barriers, interpreter needs, and prolonged ICU or hospital stays were associated with lower PICS clinic attendance. Language barriers also reduced engagement with recovery assessments. Targeted outreach, language support, and translated materials may improve attendance and the effectiveness of post-ICU follow-up care for these patients.
Authors
- Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9689-3792)
- İbrahim Serhat Karakuş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7930-4001)
- Sumera Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0225-3330)
- Kellie A Robbins
- Andrew C. Hanson
- Annie B. Johnson
- Amelia K. Barwise
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality & Outcomes
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2026.100694
- Primary Topic
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00