Abstract
Patient experiences and healthcare outcomes of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients are influenced by how well nurses work with patients through language barriers. The purpose of this presentation is to provide evidence-based practice techniques for nurses to communicate safely and effectively with LEP patients and their families through medical interpreters.
Detailed abstract attached.
Sigma Membership
Chi Psi
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Limited English Proficiency, Patient Care, Communication, Immigrants, Migrant Communications
Recommended Citation
Tufano, Virginia Cuellar and Belcik, Kimberly D., "Working With Medical Interpreters Utilizing Evidence-Based Practice" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 71.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/71
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-17
Working With Medical Interpreters Utilizing Evidence-Based Practice
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Patient experiences and healthcare outcomes of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients are influenced by how well nurses work with patients through language barriers. The purpose of this presentation is to provide evidence-based practice techniques for nurses to communicate safely and effectively with LEP patients and their families through medical interpreters.
Detailed abstract attached.