Evaluating the impact of translated written discharge instructions for patients with limited English language proficiency

Patients with limited English language proficiency have indicated that they believe providing post-operative written instructions in their native language will improve comprehension, but the effect of this has not been previously studied. We hypothesize that providing written discharge instructions in Spanish for native Spanish speakers will improve comprehension regarding post-operative care after routine otolaryngologic procedures when compared to written instructions in English.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research