Marina Sleptsova1, Gertrud Hofer2, Eggler Marcel2, Paul Grossman1, Naser Morina3, Matthis Schick3, Mary-Louise Daly1, Irina Weber1, Oktay Kocagöncü4, Wolf Axel Langewitz1.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: In the literature the role of an interpreter in the clinical setting is not yet clearly defined. The aim of the study is to explore, which role the interpreters assign to themselves and which role they actually take in the clinical setting.
METHODS: In the quantitative part of the study, the interpreters evaluated their role in the clinical encounter through a questionnaire, whereas in the qualitative part the interpreters' role was assessed by analysing videotapes of the clinical encounters.
RESULTS: 373 questionnaires and 19 videotapes were collated and analysed. According to the results of the questionnaire interpreters seem to prefer a neutral role in the clinical encounter. This was in contrast to what was observed in practice, as seen in the videotapes. In reality, they take in an active role while interpreting.
CONCLUSIONS: It is important that medical professionals and interpreters discuss their roles and expectations before every clinical consultation. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
OBJECTIVES: In the literature the role of an interpreter in the clinical setting is not yet clearly defined. The aim of the study is to explore, which role the interpreters assign to themselves and which role they actually take in the clinical setting.
METHODS: In the quantitative part of the study, the interpreters evaluated their role in the clinical encounter through a questionnaire, whereas in the qualitative part the interpreters' role was assessed by analysing videotapes of the clinical encounters.
RESULTS: 373 questionnaires and 19 videotapes were collated and analysed. According to the results of the questionnaire interpreters seem to prefer a neutral role in the clinical encounter. This was in contrast to what was observed in practice, as seen in the videotapes. In reality, they take in an active role while interpreting.
CONCLUSIONS: It is important that medical professionals and interpreters discuss their roles and expectations before every clinical consultation. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
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Year: 2015
PMID： 26110456 DOI： 10.1055/s-0035-1554691
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol ISSN： 0937-2032