# Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/interpreting-and-communication-in-healthcare-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 358,123 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the impact of language interpretation, medical interpreters, and language barriers on healthcare communication, quality of care, and health disparities. It investigates the role of professional interpreters, patient-physician language concordance, and the challenges faced by individuals with limited English proficiency in accessing healthcare services. The cluster also delves into cultural competence, professionalism in interpreting, and the use of interpreter services to improve patient outcomes. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Health Professions |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12151 |
| Works | 55,119 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Norman K. Denzin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/norman-k-denzin/)
- [Daniel L. Schacter](https://scholariq.org/researchers/daniel-l-schacter/)
- [Ron D. Hays](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ron-d-hays/)
- [Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla](https://scholariq.org/researchers/santosh-kumar-tadakamadla/)
- [Nicholas Wood](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nicholas-wood/)
- [Neil R. Powe](https://scholariq.org/researchers/neil-r-powe/)
- [Frederick P. Rivara](https://scholariq.org/researchers/frederick-p-rivara/)
- [Ian D. Graham](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ian-d-graham/)
- [Stuart Hall](https://scholariq.org/researchers/stuart-hall/)
- [Fergus I. M. Craik](https://scholariq.org/researchers/fergus-i-m-craik/)
- [Kawkab Shishani](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kawkab-shishani/)
- [Emanuel A. Schegloff](https://scholariq.org/researchers/emanuel-a-schegloff/)

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