Interpreters as Advocates for Hypertensive Patients

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-04-30

Study Completion Date

2014-01-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to determine if medical interpreters trained to advocate on behalf of their patients deliver improved care compared to standard medical interpreters

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Detailed Description

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Over 21 million Americans have limited English proficiency. About two-thirds of these individuals speak Spanish. Limited English proficiency has major adverse impacts on health and health care. Using trained medical interpreters may help overcome this language barrier. Compared to patients who need but don't get an interpreter, patients who use trained medical interpreters have better satisfaction, quality of care, and health outcomes. However, the outcomes of patients using interpreters is often poorer than that of English-speaking patients. This randomized controlled trial will test the utility of using interpreters as advocates for Spanish-speaking inner city patients with hypertension.

Conditions

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Hypertension

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Interpreter

Professional Spanish interpreter

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Professional Medical Interpreter

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A professional medical interpreter accompanies patient to each appointment.

Usual Care

Usual care provided to patients

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Professional Medical Interpreter

A professional medical interpreter accompanies patient to each appointment.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Spanish speaking
* Limited English proficiency
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Regular visit with primary care provider who is not proficient in Spanish