Understanding Pediatric Physical Therapists' Experiences With Middle Eastern Patients and Arabic Interpreters: A Qualitative Study.
Natalie WoodberryConnie BogardMaegan CropseyNaomi DeTempleAllison OsterAaron RindfleschPublished in: Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association (2024)
Therapists perceive their experiences with Arabic-speaking children, families, and interpreters positively despite challenges related to cultural and language barriers. In sharing their experiences, therapists demonstrated self-reflection, openness to learning, and desire to build strong therapeutic alliances.