Prevalence of deaf people who have a professional Argentine Sign Language interpreter during their children’s medical consultations

Cutri, Adrián; Torres, Fernando; Riquelme, Claudio C; Cabrera, Norma B; Sandoval, Ricardo R; Vesconi, Silvia M; Lalla, Sandra Di; Cordi, Lorena

doi:10.5546/aap.2018.eng.310

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“…However, two prominent barriers to interpreter continuity were identified; access to SL interpreters, and lack of quality assurance procedures. The barriers around accessing SL interpreters in healthcare provision are well established [52,53]. Our results, however, emphasise that simply involving a or any SL interpreter is likely to significantly impact on the development of therapeutic alliance.…”

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Clinical communication and the ‘triangle of care’ in mental health and deafness: Sign language interpreters’ perspectives

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Patient Education and Counseling

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confidence: 69%

Clinical communication and the ‘triangle of care’ in mental health and deafness: Sign language interpreters’ perspectives

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Fletcher

Wedlock

et al. 2019

Patient Education and Counseling

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Assessing Medical Students’ Knowledge of the Deaf Culture and Community in Puerto Rico: A Descriptive Study

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Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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Background: Effective communication between health care professionals and Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D&HH) patients remains a challenge. Literature regarding health professionals’ knowledge of the D&HH community and their barriers toward health care access is limited in Puerto Rico and suggests a need for research. Therefore, this descriptive study aims to evaluate future physician’s knowledge about the Deaf culture and community in a student cohort at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (SJBSM), with the objective of guiding our results toward improving our curriculum. Methods: Medical students answered a survey to evaluate their knowledge of D&HH patients. The survey consisted of 3 parts testing awareness, exposure, and knowledge of the Deaf community. Responses from the Knowledge section were graded using an answer key, and correct answers were added to create an overall continuous sum score per participant, with higher scores meaning higher knowledge. Participants were also asked to write in possible issues deaf patients may face when hospitalized, apart from communication problems. All data were recorded and used for descriptive analysis. Results: 158 (68%) medical students participated. 63% reported exposure to D&HH people, and 80% were aware of the Deaf culture. 21% of students answered to have attended an American Sign Language (ASL) class, and 86% expressed interest in taking an ASL class. The overall percentage of correct answers from all the medical groups evaluated was 39%, with increasing percent knowledge as medical student year increased. The most frequently listed problem by respondents that deaf patients may face when hospitalized was dealing with an emergency in the hospital, such as the fire alarm. Conclusion: Students from clinical years (MSIII & MSIV) showed a better understanding of the Deaf culture than students in pre-clinical years (MSI & MSII). Nevertheless, the knowledge was limited in all groups. The information generated is not only valuable for our school but the healthcare community as well. The literature related to Deaf culture, particularly in the medical setting in Puerto Rico, is limited. Therefore, there exists a need to continue investigating ways to improve medical students’ education of the Deaf culture and community.

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Prevalence of deaf people who have a professional Argentine Sign Language interpreter during their children’s medical consultations

Abstract: The prevalence of DP who had a PASLI present during their children's medical consultations was low. Less than a half knew their right to have one.

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Clinical communication and the ‘triangle of care’ in mental health and deafness: Sign language interpreters’ perspectives

Clinical communication and the ‘triangle of care’ in mental health and deafness: Sign language interpreters’ perspectives

Assessing Medical Students’ Knowledge of the Deaf Culture and Community in Puerto Rico: A Descriptive Study

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