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Does improved interpreter uptake reduce self-discharge rates in hospitalised patients? A successful hospital intervention explained

BACKGROUND: Aboriginal language interpreters are under-utilised in healthcare in northern Australia. Self-discharge from hospital is an adverse outcome occurring at high rates among Aboriginal people, with poor communication thought to be a contributor. We previously reported increased Aboriginal in...

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Autores principales: O’Connor, Elise, Kerrigan, Vicki, Aitken, Robyn, Castillon, Craig, Mithen, Vincent, Madrill, Gail, Roman, Curtis, Ralph, Anna P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8509875/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34637434
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257825