A Digital Communication Assistance Tool (DCAT) to Obtain Medical History from Foreign-Language Patients: Development and Pilot Testing in a Primary Health Care Center for Refugees

A Digital Communication Assistance Tool (DCAT) to Obtain Medical History from Foreign-Language Patients: Development and Pilot Testing in a Primary Health Care Center for Refugees

Background: Language barriers play a critical role in the treatment of migrant and refugee patients. In Germany, primary care interpreters are often not available especially in rural areas or if patients demand spontaneous or urgent consultations. <i>Methods:</i> In order to enable patie...

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Main Authors: Frank Müller, Shivani Chandra, Ghefar Furaijat, Stefan Kruse, Alexandra Waligorski, Anne Simmenroth, Evelyn Kleinert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
language barriers
app
interpreter
primary care
medical history taking
refugee
culturally and linguistically diverse patients
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/4/1368

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