Publications by authors named "Julia Rannefeld"
BMC Public Health
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Around 235,000 deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) individuals in Germany face significant communication barriers in accessing medical care, particularly during urgent situations, making this study critical in understanding their healthcare experiences.
- An online survey conducted with 383 DHH participants revealed low satisfaction with medical services, high levels of concern about communication and treatment, and that over half of the respondents purposely avoided doctor visits despite having symptoms.
- The study highlights that factors like communication difficulties and miscommunication with healthcare personnel are major contributors to the dissatisfaction and avoidance behavior of DHH patients, rather than variables like gender or location.
