Study lays out challenges of achieving equity in communication for diverse patients at hospital discharge
A new study by research, quality improvement and health equity experts at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in
The American Journal of Managed Care lays out the challenges of achieving equity for diverse patients in communication at hospital discharge. A survey of 224 recently discharged patients was conducted in five languages just before the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted challenges, including limited understanding of medications; lack of available professional medical interpreters and translated patient instructions at discharge; and worries about support for at home after hospitalization.
Major findings include:
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