The Missouri interpretation & translation survey: a pilot study of limited English proficiency

Mo Med. 2009 Nov-Dec;106(6):432-7.

Abstract

A pilot study was developed and sent to health care stakeholders in Missouri; sixty-two surveys from a variety of providers and health care settings were analyzed. This preliminary survey suggests that more than a third of health care providers in Missouri routinely offer interpretation services, mostly by using paid phone service. At least 20%, however, do not offer interpreter services or the service is inadequate to properly convey pertinent health information.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Communication Barriers
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Humans
  • Missouri
  • Multilingualism*
  • Physician-Patient Relations*
  • Pilot Projects