Describing chronic pain: towards bilingual practice

Roberts, Graham; Kent, Bridie; Prys, Delyth; Lewis, Rhian

doi:10.1016/s0020-7489(03)00055-5

“…This is often a problematic area for minority‐language speakers: not only is it difficult to express anxieties and describe symptoms, 10,11,26 but descriptions which have to be translated can end up losing the exact meaning or nuance 8,13 . The way in which minority‐language speakers describe symptoms can vary that of from English speakers, 27 whereas research has found that there is often no exact translation between Welsh and English language pain descriptors 28 . Add to this the different cross‐cultural meanings of words and phrases 13 and it is clear that for bilingual patients seeking over‐the‐counter advice for their symptoms the whole process can be fraught with difficulty.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Language issues in the community pharmacy: A perspective from Wales

Hughes

¹

,

John

²

,

Jones

³

et al. 2009

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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This study of Welsh speakers indicates that language choice is important for bilingual people who may prefer to use their native, minority language for consultation with health professionals. Further, it is clear that a concordant partnership between patient and pharmacist is less likely where one party is using a language with which they are not confident or comfortable. Pharmacists need to be aware of the linguistic needs and preferences of bilingual clients.

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“…[8,13] The way in which minoritylanguage speakers describe symptoms can vary that of from English speakers, [27] whereas research has found that there is often no exact translation between Welsh and English language pain descriptors. [28] Add to this the different crosscultural meanings of words and phrases [13] and it is clear that for bilingual patients seeking over-the-counter advice for their symptoms the whole process can be fraught with difficulty.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Language issues in the community pharmacy: a perspective from Wales

John¹,

Jones²,

Jones³

et al. 2009

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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This study of Welsh speakers indicates that language choice is important for bilingual people who may prefer to use their native, minority language for consultation with health professionals. Further, it is clear that a concordant partnership between patient and pharmacist is less likely where one party is using a language with which they are not confident or comfortable. Pharmacists need to be aware of the linguistic needs and preferences of bilingual clients.

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“…(1999), resignation, disappointment and feelings of powerlessness among the patients, can be caused by health care organisations, which makes it more difficult for patients in pain to get help. Cultural differences might also contribute to misunderstandings and may be a factor behind poor communication about pain (Roberts et al. 2003).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%