Academic pediatrics
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Academic pediatrics · Jul 2021
The Parent's Perspective: A Focus Group Study on Spanish Interpreter Services for Hospitalized Children.
The US Census confirms a rise in Spanish-speakers, many of whom have limited English proficiency (LEP) and require interpreters. Parent perceptions of interpreter services throughout hospitalization are unknown. ⋯ Modifications are required to improve interpreter services to meet the needs of LEP families. Parents emphasized in-person interpreters' social skills, frequent provider updates, and additional navigation support as essential components of effective care. Next steps include implementing guidelines and interventions to optimize interpreter services.