Social Determinants of Health and Patient Safety: An Analysis of Patient Safety Event Reports Related to Limited English-Proficient Patients

Conclusions

This study found that it is challenging to determine the direct role of certain social determinants of health (e.g., language barriers) in safety events. In many cases, the language barrier was not addressed in the event report. Furthermore, when the language barrier was addressed, solution themes typically involved weaker, less sustainable suggested actions.

Source: Journal of Patient Safety - December 31, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research