Interpreters as Advocates for Hispanic Patients With Hypertension
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hypertension
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
- Enrollment
- 38
- Primary Endpoint
- Patient reported satisfaction with the clinical encounter with their clinician
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine if medical interpreters trained to advocate on behalf of their patients deliver improved care compared to standard medical interpreters
Detailed Description
Over 21 million Americans have limited English proficiency. About two-thirds of these individuals speak Spanish. Limited English proficiency has major adverse impacts on health and health care. Using trained medical interpreters may help overcome this language barrier. Compared to patients who need but don't get an interpreter, patients who use trained medical interpreters have better satisfaction, quality of care, and health outcomes. However, the outcomes of patients using interpreters is often poorer than that of English-speaking patients. This randomized controlled trial will test the utility of using interpreters as advocates for Spanish-speaking inner city patients with hypertension.
Investigators
Daryl Thornton
Associate Professor
Case Western Reserve University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Spanish speaking
- •Limited English proficiency
- •Uncontrolled hypertension
- •Regular visit with primary care provider who is not proficient in Spanish
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Patient reported satisfaction with the clinical encounter with their clinician
Time Frame: 6 months
Patients will rate their satisfaction with the clinical encounter with their clinician y responding to several questions about the encounter using a 5-point Likert scale.
Secondary Outcomes
- Provider reported satisfaction with the clinical encounter with the patient(6 months)
- Change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure(6 months)