Strategies to promote language inclusion at 17 CTSA hubs

The prioritization of English language in clinical research is a barrier to translational science. We explored promising practices to advance the inclusion of people who speak languages other than English in research conducted within and supported by NIH Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) h...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and translational science 2024, Vol.8 (1), p.e67, Article e67
Main Authors: Sprague Martinez, Linda, Araujo Brinkerhoff, Cristina, Howard, Riana C, Feldman, James A, Kobetz, Erin, White, J Tommy, Tumiel Berhalter, Laurene, Bilheimer, Alicia, Hoffman, Megan, Isasi, Carmen R, Killough, Cynthia, Martinez, Julia, Chesley, Johanna, Baig, Arshiya A, Foy, Capri, Islam, Nadia, Petruse, Antonia, Rosales, Carolina, Kipke, Michele D, Baezconde-Garbanati, Lourdes, Battaglia, Tracy A, Lobb, Rebecca
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Language:English
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Clinical and translational research
Codes
Health disparities
Implementation, Policy and Community Engagement
Inclusion
Interviews
Language
language justice
limited english proficiency
linguistic inclusion
Linguistics
Research methodology
Self expression
Translation
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Summary:The prioritization of English language in clinical research is a barrier to translational science. We explored promising practices to advance the inclusion of people who speak languages other than English in research conducted within and supported by NIH Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs. Key informant interviews were conducted with representatives ( = 24) from CTSA hubs ( = 17). Purposive sampling was used to identify CTSA hubs focused on language inclusion. Hubs electing to participate were interviewed via Zoom. Thematic analysis was performed to analyze interview transcripts. We report on strategies employed by hubs to advance linguistic inclusion and influence institutional change that were identified. Strategies ranged from translations, development of culturally relevant materials and consultations to policies and procedural changes and workforce initiatives. An existing framework was adapted to conceptualize hub strategies. Language justice is paramount to bringing more effective treatments to all people more quickly. Inclusion will require institutional transformation and CTSA hubs are well positioned to catalyze change.
ISSN:2059-8661
2059-8661
DOI:10.1017/cts.2024.13