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ArticleJournal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open2024

Characterizing trauma encounters among patients with language other than English preference at a level 1 trauma center's emergency department.

Oreoluwa E Olakunle, Leen Bakdash, Nita Chai, Alan Amedi, Avni Ahuja, Timothy Moran, Philip Loan, Randi N Smith, Anna Yaffee, Amy Zeidan

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Oreoluwa E OlakunleDoctor of Medicine Program Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0350-9378
Leen BakdashDoctor of Medicine Program Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.
Nita ChaiDoctor of Medicine Program Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.
Alan AmediDoctor of Medicine Program Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.
Avni AhujaDoctor of Medicine Program Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.
Timothy MoranDepartment of Emergency Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.
Philip LoanDoctor of Medicine Program Augusta University/University of Georgia (AU/UGA) Medical Partnership Athens Georgia USA.
Randi N SmithDepartment of Surgery Emory University School of Medicine Athens Georgia USA.
Anna YaffeeDepartment of Emergency Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.
Amy ZeidanDepartment of Emergency Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA.

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Abstract

Objectives: Injury-related visits constitute a sizeable portion of emergency department (ED) visits in the United States. Individuals with language other than English (LOE) preference face barriers to healthcare and visits for traumatic injury may be the first point of contact with the healthcare system. Yet, the prevalence of traumatic injuries in this population is relatively unknown. Our objective was to characterize the prevalence and purpose of trauma encounters, and healthcare utilization, among a LOE cohort. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of LOE patients who presented for a trauma encounter at a level 1 trauma and emergency care center between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021. LOE participants were identified by utilization of video-based language interpretive services. Variables evaluated included injury patterns and primary and subspeciality healthcare utilization. Quantitative analysis of categorical and continuous variables was performed. Results: A total of 429 patients were included. Most patients presented for one trauma encounter and the majority spoke Spanish. The most common causes of injury were motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) (28.5%, Conclusion: Our findings highlight the need for increased research and attention to all causes of injury, especially MVCs and occupational injuries, among those with LOE preference. Results reaffirm an underutilization of healthcare among this population and the opportunity for trauma encounters as points of access to care.

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emergency departmenthealth utilizationimmigrants and refugeesinjury preventionlanguage other than Englishnon‐English language preference

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PMID38846103
PMCPMC11154787

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