Lost in translation: study reveals gaps in hospital discharge for spanish speakers
NCT ID NCT07437508
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to understand the challenges Spanish-speaking patients face when leaving the hospital for a nursing facility. Researchers interviewed 17 patients and caregivers to identify communication barriers and what helps or hinders a smooth transition. The goal is to use these insights to create fairer care processes for people with limited English.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
patients who speak Spanish and/or their caregivers
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatient hospitalization at the University of Washington (UW) Medical Center Designated as Spanish- speaking in the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) Designated as needing an interpreter in the EMR Being discharged to any skilled nursing facility Exclusion Criteria: Patients who were unable to participate in a qualitative interview due to neurocognitive conditions such as dementia or schizophrenia were excluded from the study. \-
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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