Language proficiency and perceived patient care: Examining the role of language proficiency and the information needs and communication experiences of breast cancer patients in Ge…
Lee, S.; Pfaff, H.; Dresen, A. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2022 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Einleitung Immigrant patients who receive cancer care are more likely to experience difficulties in navigating an unfamiliar health system, receiving support services, and communicating with health care professionals. Limited language proficiency, in particular, has been associated with negative patient experiences in health care and higher unmet patient needs. This study examines the role of language proficiency in perceived care quality among breast cancer patients undergoing surgery in Germany. Methoden Data was used from a sample of 4919 breast cancer patients who received surgery in one of 85 certified brea…