A Qualitative Study of Understanding Pediatric Physical Therapists’ Experiences Working With Middle Eastern Patients and Families Who Require Arabic Interpreter Services
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to identify Arabic interpreters’ perspective on their successes, challenges, barriers and/or difficulties with interpreting words, concepts, and health beliefs within the context of the outpatient PPT (Pediatric Physical Therapy) setting. Also, to discover families’ expectations for PPT episodes, perceptions of care, and exercise-related health beliefs of Arabic speaking Middle Eastern pediatric patients and their families who require interpreter services.