Abstract

Immigrants with limited English proficient (LEP), particularly elders from collectivist cultures who have never mastered English and rely on family members as translators has been excluded in research. The objective is to educate researchers and clinicians about a novel data collection tool that may engage LEP respondents in survey interviews.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Maichou Lor, PhD, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison & Columbia University, Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Barbara Bowers, PhD, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Beta Eta at-Large

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Data Collection, Immigrants, Limited English Proficient

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Feasibility of Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing With Color-Coding and Helper Assistance (ACASI-H) for Survey Completion

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Immigrants with limited English proficient (LEP), particularly elders from collectivist cultures who have never mastered English and rely on family members as translators has been excluded in research. The objective is to educate researchers and clinicians about a novel data collection tool that may engage LEP respondents in survey interviews.