PurposeThe purpose of this study is to understand different roles that interpreters play in a
pediatric, limited English proficient (LEP) health care encounter and to describe what factors …

Objective. This study assessed safety culture and staff communication with patients with
limited English proficiency (LEP) to identify system-level approaches to increasing …

Abstract Background Many Americans have limited English proficiency (LEP) and difficulty
communicating with health care providers, creating inequitable health care delivery. Despite …

BACKGROUND Achieving effective communication between medical providers and families
with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the hospital is difficult. OBJECTIVE Our objective …

Background Lack of communication in a family's preferred language is inequitable and
results in inferior care. Pediatric residents provide care to many families with non-English or …

Abstract Background The US Census confirms a rise in Spanish-speakers, many of whom
have limited English proficiency (LEP) and require interpreters. Parent perceptions of …

Abstract Background Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) experience worse
outcomes compared with native English speakers. Communication errors are partly …

The limited English proficiency (LEP) status of parents is associated with poor health care
outcomes in children. 1–3 The use of professional interpretation has been associated with …

Purpose To evaluate whether educational sessions on interpreter use and experience with
interpreters are associated with resident self-efficacy in the use of professional interpreters …

Limited English proficient or language-diverse patients and families in pediatric interpreted
medical encounters (IME) are susceptible to health disparities and inequities in the US …