Objectives Language barriers pose challenges in terms of achieving high levels of
satisfaction among medical professionals and patients, providing high-quality healthcare …

Objectives To identify language-related communication barriers that expatriate (non-Arabic)
healthcare practitioners in the UAE encounter in their daily practice. Design Qualitative study …

This is a qualitative research study on language access for Spanish-speaking Limited
English Proficient (LEP) patients in a health care setting in the Tri-County area of South …

Background and purpose As the number of patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) in
the United States grows, so does the importance of finding solutions for the unique …

Background Understanding how to mitigate language barriers is becoming increasingly
important for health care providers around the world. Language barriers adversely affect …

The literature on language barriers traditionally has centered on communicative challenges
during provider-patient interactions. Nevertheless, language barriers can compromise a …

In the United States, the ability to understand English plays an essential role in how well
patients and health-care providers communicate. This article highlights the concerns of …

Background Health services research of Latinos with limited English proficiency (LEP) have
largely focused on studying disparities related to patient-provider communication. Less is …

Abstract Background Patients who use Languages other than English (LOE) for healthcare
communication in an English-dominant region are at increased risk for experiencing …

Introduction: The risks to patient safety and quality of care faced by members of linguistic
minority groups have been well-documented. However, little research has focused on the …