Improving healthcare translation by using bilingual professionals to edit machine translations
Lowering the burden of medical translation by enabling international healthcare professionals as human editors of machine translations
This study is working to improve how medical information is translated for patients who don't speak English well by using a mix of computer translations and help from bilingual healthcare workers, and if you join in, you'll also get access to helpful Medical English courses!
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Transcendent International, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10838505 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the accuracy of healthcare translations for patients with limited English proficiency by combining machine translation with human editing. It will develop a platform that allows bilingual healthcare professionals to review and correct machine-generated translations of medical documents. By leveraging the expertise of these professionals, the project seeks to ensure that critical healthcare information is accurately conveyed to patients. Participants will also receive access to Medical English eLearning courses as an incentive for their contributions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with limited English proficiency who require access to accurate healthcare information.
Not a fit: Patients who are fluent in English or do not require translated healthcare materials may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of healthcare information available to non-English speaking patients, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that combining machine translation with human editing can improve translation accuracy, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Transcendent International, LLC — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riestenberg, Katherine — Transcendent International, LLC
- Study coordinator: Riestenberg, Katherine
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.