Journal of Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies & Hearing Aids
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4427
ISSN: 2375-4427
Pierre-Simon Jouk
France
Research Article
Evaluation of Measures to Facilitate Access to Care for Pregnant Deaf Patients: Use of Interpreters and Training of Caregivers in Sign Language
Author(s): Véronique Equy, Ariane Derore, Nadine Vassort, Françoise Branchet, Benoit Mongourdin, Pascale Hoffmann and Pierre-Simon JoukVéronique Equy, Ariane Derore, Nadine Vassort, Françoise Branchet, Benoit Mongourdin, Pascale Hoffmann and Pierre-Simon Jouk
Objectives: Deafness affects about 7% of the French population. In this context, the clinic of obstetrics and gynecology of Grenoble University Hospital (France) has set up two affirmative action’s to assist pregnant signingdeaf patients (who preferentially “speak” sign language). One is, a partnership with qualified French Sign Language interpreters from the Deaf Patient Reception and Care Unit, and the second is, sign language training for nine medical professionals. The aim of this study is to evaluate these initiatives in deaf patient care and propose some potential improvements.
Material and methods: This was a descriptive study conducted from information contained in the computerized and paper files of 22 pregnant signaling deaf patients.
Results: There is significant adaptation of patient m.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2375-4427.1000103