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This pilot study evaluates the influence of a family-initiated interpretation intervention on interpreter utilization in a pediatric intensive care unit.

April 4, 2026Hospital Pediatrics

Family-Initiated Interpretation: A New Approach to Communication in the Pediatric ICU

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MPMary PilarzNorthwestern University BMBriseyda MoralesLurie Children's Hospital VRVictoria A. RodriguezNorthwestern University

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Pilot study evaluates family-initiated interpretation impact on interpreter use in pediatric ICU, suggesting improved outcomes.

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This pilot study evaluates the influence of a family-initiated interpretation intervention on interpreter utilization in a pediatric intensive care unit.
Conducted at a children's hospital from April 2023 to January 2024.
Families using a language other than English initiated interpretation using tablets.
Measured average number and duration of interpreter encounters per patient-day before and after the intervention.
Analyzed clinician perceptions of feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness using surveys.
Average duration of interpreter use per patient-day increased from 7.6 to 16.2 minutes (P < .001).
Interpreter encounters rose from 0.66 to 1.34 per patient-day (P = .001).
Clinician survey results showed high acceptability (mean 4.7), appropriateness (4.7), and feasibility (4.4) on a 1 to 5 scale.

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Pilarz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0af9a659487ece0fa595b https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2025-008546

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