Using video interpreting to improve communication in emergency medicine
Video-Interpreting in Prehospital Emergency Medicine - Feasibility Study
This study is testing whether using video interpreting on a tablet can help emergency doctors communicate better with patients who speak different languages.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06322004 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility of using video interpreting technology to assist prehospital emergency physicians in communicating with patients who have language barriers. It will involve 50 responsive adult patients who will receive care while utilizing a tablet for video interpreting. The study aims to assess the quality of communication, usability of the technology, and any changes in diagnosis and treatment outcomes. Data will be collected and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of this approach in emergency situations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are awake, responsive adult patients aged 18 and older who face language barriers in emergency situations.
Not a fit: Patients who are unconscious, experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, or refuse the use of video interpreting will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could significantly enhance communication between emergency medical personnel and patients with language barriers, leading to better diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of technology for communication in medical settings is gaining traction, this specific approach to prehospital emergency medicine is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients, at least 18 years old * awake, responsive patients * language barrier (Albanian, Dari, Romanian, Turkish, Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Hungarian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Kurdish (Kurmanci), Slovakian, Bulgarian, Polish, and Czech) Exclusion Criteria: * unconscious patients * out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients * delay of treatment or transportation due to e-interpreting * refusal of video-interpreting by the patient
Where this trial is running
Vienna
- Medical University of Vienna — Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maike Fink, Dr.med.univ.
- Email: maike.fink@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: 01/40400 41000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.