The Effect of Language Barriers at Discharge on Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Outcomes and Healthcare Contact.
Xi DaiMarisa A RyanAnna Christina ClementsDavid E TunkelAnne R LinksEmily F BossJonathan M WalshPublished in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2020)
Language barriers at discharge following pediatric otolaryngology surgery is associated with a meaningful difference in how patients utilized medical care. Interventions to improve comprehension and access may help reduce preventable emergency department visits and healthcare costs.