The relationship between language proficiency and surgical length of stay following cardiac bypass surgery

Conclusion:
When compared with English-proficient patients, limited English-proficient patients had greater infection rates, which were associated with longer length of stay. These findings warrant examination of the mechanisms through which post-operative infections are acquired by limited English-proficient patients.

Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - September 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Tang, E. W., Go, J., Kwok, A., Leung, B., Lauck, S., Wong, S. T., Taipale, P. G., Ratner, P. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research