Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Project
College/School
College of Nursing
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Project Mentor
Heather Balser
Readers
Glory Dole
Abstract
Background: The number of patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) has increased in the United States, indicating the growing importance of addressing their healthcare needs. Aim: To examine existing translation services and explore the challenges healthcare providers encounter in their use.
Methods: A mixed-methods cross-sectional survey was conducted among providers, registered nurses, and medical assistants at a diverse urgent care clinic in a city in Washington State.
Results: Interpreter availability, technological disruptions, training gaps, and interpreter accuracy emerged as significant barriers.
Implications for Practice: Comprehensive improvements in interpreter service accessibility, technological reliability, and cultural competency training.
Recommended Citation
Barry, Adama, "Identifying Barriers to the Utilization of Translation Services among Immigrant Populations with Limited English Proficiency" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 132.
https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/dnp-projects/132