Challenges in Sight Translation of Medical Terminology in Healthcare
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https://doi.org/10.70036/cltls.v2i1.1Keywords:
Sight Translation, Medical Terminology, Cognitive Load, Term Equivalency, Cultural AdaptationAbstract
General Background: Accurate translation of medical terminology is essential in multilingual healthcare settings. Specific Background: Sight translation, where medical terms are translated aloud in real-time, presents challenges due to cognitive, linguistic, and cultural complexities. Knowledge Gap: While cognitive load and term equivalency have been studied, their combined impact in real-world translation remains underexplored. Aims: This study investigates the cognitive load, term equivalency, and cultural adaptation strategies of healthcare translators. Results: Interviews with 15 translators identified cognitive load, term equivalency issues, and cultural adaptation as key challenges. Novelty: This research highlights the need for specialized training in managing these complexities. Implications: Findings suggest that healthcare translator training should focus on cognitive load, medical terminology, and cultural competence to improve translation accuracy and patient understanding.
Highlights:
- Cognitive load can lead to mental fatigue and translation inaccuracies.
- Lack of direct term equivalency often requires interpretive solutions.
- Cultural adaptation is crucial to ensure accurate and culturally sensitive communication.
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