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Exploring The Effect Of Language Concordance Between Nurses And Limited English Proficient Patients On Their Health Outcomes., Elizabeth K. Moon, Sarah Miner
Exploring The Effect Of Language Concordance Between Nurses And Limited English Proficient Patients On Their Health Outcomes., Elizabeth K. Moon, Sarah Miner
The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research
Communication is essential to the medical field. Approximately 350 different languages are spoken in the USA. The commonality of language discordance between patients and health care providers causes poor communication, limited understanding of their condition, and a decrease in the patient’s satisfaction with their care. This literature review explored the effect that a language concurrent healthcare provider has on the health outcomes of LEP patients. LEP is defined as limited English proficiency. METHODS: CINHAL and Pubmed were used. The key terms used were communication barriers, language barriers, nurse, nurses, nursing, and health outcomes. The search revealed 719 articles. Seven articles …
The Ways In Which Women’S Suffrage Affected Healthcare, Madison M. Weber
The Ways In Which Women’S Suffrage Affected Healthcare, Madison M. Weber
The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research
The 19th Amendment had and continues to have a major impact on women’s healthcare in the United States. Prior to suffrage, women had little to no ability to voice their thoughts on and change policies that regarded their own health. This essay addresses the way in which the vote both directly and indirectly impacted healthcare; including workplace conditions, maternal and reproductive rights, racial disparities, political advocacy and healthcare, the different waves of feminism, and how this has all affected modern healthcare for women. From progressive articles being published in women's magazines, to the establishment of marital rape, to the availability …
How Do Community Dwelling Non-English Speaking Patients And Caregivers Perceive Their Medication Management?, Julia Cosner, Sarah Miner, Yvette Conyers
How Do Community Dwelling Non-English Speaking Patients And Caregivers Perceive Their Medication Management?, Julia Cosner, Sarah Miner, Yvette Conyers
The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research
Non-English-speaking individuals face a linguistic and cultural barrier to managing prescribed medications in the community. Wilson et al. (2005) found that limited English proficient (LEP) patients reported more misunderstanding and negative drug reactions when taking prescribed medication compared to English-speaking patients. Not only is the inappropriate management of medication dangerous, but it is also a disparity in health care that is inequitable. The purpose of this literature review is to collect community-dwelling non-English-speaking patient and caregiver experiences with managing medication. These perspectives will highlight what is successful and what needs to be improved regarding non-English-speaking patient medication interactions. Literature suggests …