Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Biology Department
Faculty Mentor
Elsa Perez
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Many patients feel overwhelmed by the excess of information and emotional stress of the health problems they are experiencing. This can be especially stressful in situations where there is a language barrier. This can cause a substantial discrepancy in the healthcare that different ethnic populations receive. It can be difficult for patients to communicate what they are feeling, understand what the providers are telling them. It can also be a disadvantage to medical providers, as they might be unable to understand the experiences and needs of the patient. Medical interpreters hold the responsibility to help patients navigate these stressful times, and to help medical providers understand their patients and receive better information to treat them, and increasing the satisfaction of the patient and provider, resulting in better health outcomes.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2024 12:30 PM
End Date
4-9-2024 1:20 PM
Included in
The Effect of Medical Interpreters on Patient Outcomes Through Overcoming Linguistic Barriers
Logan, UT
Many patients feel overwhelmed by the excess of information and emotional stress of the health problems they are experiencing. This can be especially stressful in situations where there is a language barrier. This can cause a substantial discrepancy in the healthcare that different ethnic populations receive. It can be difficult for patients to communicate what they are feeling, understand what the providers are telling them. It can also be a disadvantage to medical providers, as they might be unable to understand the experiences and needs of the patient. Medical interpreters hold the responsibility to help patients navigate these stressful times, and to help medical providers understand their patients and receive better information to treat them, and increasing the satisfaction of the patient and provider, resulting in better health outcomes.