Impact of Language Congruence on Patient Outcomes Following Gastrostomy Tube Insertion.
Am Surg
; 90(8): 2117-2119, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Inadequate health literacy poses a significant public health challenge, influencing patient treatment adherence and outcomes. This study explores outcomes in the setting of language congruence at the time of discharge for pediatric patients following laparoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion. We conducted a retrospective chart review from 2019 to 2022 at a community children's hospital, including 168 patients categorized based on language congruence. Although trends did suggest increased ER visits among Spanish-speaking patients, there were no statistically significant differences in health care utilization or patient outcomes identified. Further larger studies are needed for a comprehensive analysis of the relationship of language congruence at discharge on outcomes following surgical procedures as this may enable delivery of culturally competent medical care.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Gastrostomía
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Alfabetización en Salud
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Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am Surg
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos