Table 4 Implemented measures to address the diversity of patients in terms of language in participating German hospitals (2019, n = 112)
% | n | |
|---|---|---|
Documents and other written materials in different languages | ||
Consent forms | 64.3 | 72 |
Special forms and information leaflets | 47.3 | 53 |
Meal plans/menus | 12.5 | 14 |
Consultations/treatments in different languages | ||
Admission and exit interviews | 59.8 | 67 |
Treatments and therapies | 57.1 | 64 |
Consultations (e.g., social counseling or nutrition counseling) | 39.3 | 44 |
Trainings, seminars, or presentations | 11.6 | 13 |
Language-independent resources | ||
Signs and guideposts | 38.4 | 43 |
Information leaflets and other materials | 32.1 | 36 |
Therapy plans | 7.1 | 8 |
Meal plans | 8.0 | 9 |