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Language discordance in emergency department delirium screening: Results from a qualitative interview‐based study.

Authors :
Chary, Anita N.
Torres, Beatrice
Brickhouse, Elise
Santangelo, Ilianna
Godwin, Kyler M.
Naik, Aanand D.
Carpenter, Christopher R.
Liu, Shan W.
Kennedy, Maura
Source :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society; Apr2023, Vol. 71 Issue 4, p1328-1331, 4p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses research which aimed to determine current practices and concerns about emergency department (ED) delirium screening in situations of language discordance among early adopter ED. Topics covered include the characteristics of interviewees and represented ED, concerns regarding the validity of delirium screening tools expressed by participants, and challenges with regards to screening patients using interpreters.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028614
Volume :
71
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163020473
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18147