The Use of Multiple Languages in a Technology-based Intervention Study: A Discussion Paper

Overview

Journal Appl Nurs Res

Specialty Nursing

Date 2017 Dec 16

PMID 29241508

Citations 7

Authors

Eun-Ok Im

Soo Jin Lee

Yun Hu

Ching-Yu Cheng

Atsumi Iikura

Ayako Inohara

Sarah Kim

Yuko Hamajima

Seon-Ae Yeo

Eunice Chee

Wonshik Chee

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Abstract

Background And Objectives: With an increasing number of racial/ethnic minorities in the U.S., nursing research frequently involves the use of multiple languages, especially to promote the understanding of educational materials related to nursing care. Furthermore, with a recent emphasis on innovation in health-related research, the use of technology is prominent in nursing research. However, practical issues in the use of multiple languages, especially in technology-based intervention studies, have rarely been reported and/or discussed in nursing literature. The purpose of this paper is to identify practical issues in conducting a technology-based intervention study using multiple languages among Asian American breast cancer survivors.

Methods: In a large-scale technology-based breast cancer intervention study, research team members wrote memos on issues in translation process and plausible reasons for the issues. Then, the memos and written records were analyzed using a content analysis. By using individual words as the unit of analysis, line-by-line coding was done, and idea categories representing practical issues were extracted from the codes.

Results: Six themes representing the practical issues were extracted. Issues were found in recruiting and retaining bilingual research team members; maintaining consistency in translation process; keeping cultural and conceptual equivalence; repeating IRB protocol modifications; finding and using existing translated versions; and arranging technological aspects related to electronic multiple-language versions.

Conclusion: The use of multiple languages in a technology-based intervention study is feasible. However, it is necessary to effectively manage unforeseen challenges through various strategies.

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