Effect of Language Interpreter Modalities on Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Workflow: A Pilot Study in a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Craniofacial Clinic

By sjmartinez • December 30, 2025

Juang S, Nguyen S, Osman N, Ghodrati K, Reyes C, Maldonado I, Pino J, Duarte M, Halley K, Hendrickson I, Tu M, Peralta JB, Wilhalme H, Kosack A, Lloyd J, Lerner C, Thang CK. Effect of Language Interpreter Modalities on Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Workflow: A Pilot Study in a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Craniofacial Clinic. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2025 Dec 29:10556656251408214. doi: 10.1177/10556656251408214. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41460683.

Tags: communication, craniofacial, DOM STAT, General Internal Medicine, health equity, Healthcare disparities, language interpreters, multidisciplinary, patient satisfaction, patient-centered care, pediatric, Publications

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