HealthEd Academy Report Reveals Many Patient Languages Not
Supported by Healthcare System One respondent in 3 cites
communication and language barriers as key challenges to
reaching diverse patient groups CLARK, N.J., Feb. 5, 2013
/PRNewswire/ -- Despite ongoing efforts, healthcare providers
looking to meet the needs of culturally diverse patient
populations face significant barriers, including a lack of
resources in the appropriate languages. The findings come from a
report published Monday by HealthEd Academy—the research arm of
HealthEd, a healthcare solutions company rooted in education.
HealthEd Academy surveyed almost 200 healthcare extenders—non-MD
health professionals who work directly with patients and whose
numbers include nurses, dietitians, health educators, nurse
practitioners, patient navigators, and social workers. Because
of their position on the front lines of healthcare, healthcare
extenders have unique perspectives into the realities of meeting
the needs of multicultural patient audiences.