TY - JOUR
AU - C. Brisset
AU - Y. Leanza
AU - E. Rosenberg
AU - B. Vissandjee
AU - L. J. Kirmayer
AU - G. Muckle
AU - S. Xenocostas
AU - H. Laforce
A1 - 
AB - Many migrants do not speak the official language of their host country. This linguistic gap has been found to be an important contributor to disparities in access to services and health outcomes. This study examined primary care mental health practitioners' experiences with linguistic diversity. 113 practitioners in Montreal completed a self-report survey assessing their experiences working with allophones. About 40% of practitioners frequently encountered difficulties working in mental health with allophone clients. Few resources were available, and calling on an interpreter was the most common practice. Interpreters were expected to play many roles, which went beyond basic language translation. There is a clear need for training of practitioners on how to work with different types of interpreters. Training should highlight the benefits and limitations of the different roles that interpreters can play in health care delivery and the differences in communication dynamics with each role.
BT - Journal of immigrant and minority health / Center for Minority Public Health
C5 - Education & Workforce; Healthcare Disparities
CP - 6
CY - United States
DO - 10.1007/s10903-013-9971-9
IS - 6
JF - Journal of immigrant and minority health / Center for Minority Public Health
N2 - Many migrants do not speak the official language of their host country. This linguistic gap has been found to be an important contributor to disparities in access to services and health outcomes. This study examined primary care mental health practitioners' experiences with linguistic diversity. 113 practitioners in Montreal completed a self-report survey assessing their experiences working with allophones. About 40% of practitioners frequently encountered difficulties working in mental health with allophone clients. Few resources were available, and calling on an interpreter was the most common practice. Interpreters were expected to play many roles, which went beyond basic language translation. There is a clear need for training of practitioners on how to work with different types of interpreters. Training should highlight the benefits and limitations of the different roles that interpreters can play in health care delivery and the differences in communication dynamics with each role.
PP - United States
PY - 2014
SN - 1557-1920; 1557-1912
SP - 1238
EP - 1246
EP - 
T1 - Language barriers in mental health care: a survey of primary care practitioners
T2 - Journal of immigrant and minority health / Center for Minority Public Health
TI - Language barriers in mental health care: a survey of primary care practitioners
U1 - Education & Workforce; Healthcare Disparities
U2 - 24375384
U3 - 10.1007/s10903-013-9971-9
VL - 16
VO - 1557-1920; 1557-1912
Y1 - 2014
ER -