Understanding how hospital nurses use language services for patients who don't speak English
Official title: A Multiple Methods Study to Understand Hospital Nurses Practices Accessing Language Services to Address Language Preference Associated Health Inequities
Funded at New York University · NIH-10888854 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how hospital nurses find and use language help for patients who don’t speak English well, aiming to understand the challenges they face so we can make communication and care better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $442,750 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR020955-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10888854 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who do not speak English at home and may face challenges in communicating with healthcare providers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are fluent in English and do not experience communication barriers are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how hospital nurses access and utilize language services to support patients with limited English proficiency. By examining the practices of nurses in a diverse healthcare setting, the study aims to identify barriers and inequities in communication that affect patient outcomes. Through qualitative analysis, the research will gather insights from nurses about their experiences and challenges in providing care to non-English speaking patients. The findings will help inform strategies to improve communication and healthcare delivery for these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved communication and healthcare outcomes for patients with limited English proficiency.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted the challenges faced by non-English speaking patients in healthcare settings, indicating that addressing these issues could lead to significant improvements in patient care.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Squires, Allison P — New York University
- Study coordinator: Squires, Allison P
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.