Nursing Article Critique Introduction This is a critique of one published article that reports on the remedies to language problems between the nurses and their patients. The author of the article “Finding Solutions to Language Barriers between Nurses and Their Clients” by Tammy Poisson shows how United States’ population is comprised of mainly limited English proficiency (LEP) people, which has an effect on the practice of nursing and health inequalities. He conducted an investigative research
interpretation services yielded in a higher patient satisfaction and privacy in LEP patients. However they realized that use of RSMI method in particular provides higher satisfaction for LEP patients (RSMI 71% vs. U&C 64%; P< 0.05) and would address the language barrier in proving care to limited-English-proficient patients. Overcoming language barriers in health care: costs and benefits of interpreter services Jacobs, E. A., Shepard, D. S., Suaya, J. A., Stone, E. (2004). Overcoming language barriers
Deaf. Deaf as those individuals who do not hear well enough to rely on their hearing to process speech and language. Deaf person who have the choices often would chose American Sign Language as their preferred communication mode. American Sign Language is the natural and visual language that has its own syntax and grammatical structure. There are approximately 500,000 Deaf American Sign Language users in United States. However; Most of Deaf people's reading and writing level are below average 4th grade
needs. • High percentage of the population is below the poverty level. • Limited access to educational and career opportunities. • Possible overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions. • Language barrier. • High rate of health illiteracy. • Dangerous working conditions (for coal miners). • No medical emergency response system. Despite the lack of resources and horrible living conditions; the residents of Copper City have one good thing on their side: community involvement. I can assume that there
Problem Identification Limited access to health care for Spanish Speaking populations is due to inability to afford services, difficulty with transportation, dissatisfaction with services, language barriers and inability to understand treatment plans. Health indicators of Spanish Speaking populations suggests that health outcomes continue to be behind other population groups, they also remain below goals established by Healthy People 2010 (Butler, Kim-Godwwin, & Fox, 2008). The US Spanish Speaking
from different countries where language, culture, life style is different from Australia. With some research I found that refugees have a variety of bad experiences in the past, Most have faced deeply distressing and harrowing experiences and many have survived a range of physical, psychological and emotional traumas and I feel that according to my experience when they come to Australia they again face so many challenges, for example language barriers and cultural barriers, which can discourage their
The Language Barrier for Non-English Speaking Citizens Lynne Lilley Com/150 University of Phoenix Com/150 March 8, 2010 The Language Barrier for Non-English Speaking Citizens “No Habla English”. “21 million people living in the United States cannot speak English. Citizens are not just speaking Spanish, but Chinese and Russian are rising fast.” (U.S. Bureau of Census, 2009) To force a citizen to speak a new language is discrimination. Non-English speaking citizens and immigrants that are
help avoid a person becoming frustrated and upset. Good eye contact cannot be underestimated as you can get a true idea of a person’s feelings. Outcome 4 Understand how to overcome barriers to communication. 3.1 People from different backgrounds may use communication methods differently these may include the language they speak or the dialect they use. They may use different gestures, touch and mannerisms’. Also the volume, speed and pitch of a person’s voice would affect communication. Somebody
3.2 Demonstrate how to reduce barriers to communicate in different ways Workers need to start with finding out why communication is not working before trying to improve communication skills. Workers should practice a new communication skill with a colleague or someone they trust before
Standard one aims to provide services that are effective, comprehendible and respectful to accommodate the diverse patient population. Healthcare facilities must respect patients from other cultures and background by providing the necessary accommodations to enhance learning. This can be accomplished using language specific education materials, translator services and staff that are trained in cultural diversity. The purpose of standard one is to promote communication, learning and knowledge so