Improving Palliative Care for Multilingual Dementia Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Strohl Katyayani, Ghosh Neeta, Ahmed Syeda A Fatima, Dotolo Danae, Sharma Rashmi
Primary Institution: University of Houston, University of Washington
Hypothesis
What multi-level interventions can improve palliative care for persons living with dementia who prefer a language other than English?
Conclusion
The study identifies key intervention targets to enhance palliative care for multilingual dementia patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Interviews revealed barriers to effective communication in palliative care for multilingual dementia patients.
- Four main themes were identified that highlight the challenges faced by healthcare workers.
- Training for interpreters and clinicians was suggested as a key intervention to improve care.
Takeaway
This study talks to people who help care for dementia patients who speak different languages to find out how to make their care better.
Methodology
Qualitative interviews were conducted with social workers and medical interpreters from October 2022 to October 2023.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 5 Spanish, 2 Chinese, and 2 Vietnamese interpreters, along with 5 social workers.
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