Return-Path: <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h15GHKP07568; Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:17:20 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:17:20 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <se40f186.007@GMHNW5DC005.gmh.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Felicia Morton" <FMORTON@gmh.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-HEALTH:3890] English and Spanish in one document? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.2 Status: O Content-Length: 1306 Lines: 43 Hello all, Does anyone know of data (published or anecdotal) that discusses readers' preferences for bilingual print materials? Specifically, is it best to have... 1- completely separate documents, one in English one in Spanish, 2- both languages in one document: English on one side, Spanish on the other, OR 3- both languages in one document, integrated: Spanish translation immediately following each sentence or paragraph, e.g.: A Guide for Patients and Families Guia para los pacientes y su familia You must wear gloves and a ... Usted debe usar guantes y ... What are your experiences/opinions? Would the recommendations differ based on whether the print material is an educational brochure versus, let's say, a legal document or medical record form (like a consent form)? Additional info that may affect your opinions: 1 - the target audience is predominately English-speaking 2 - the majority of providers distributing the materials speak only English 3 - a cost-saving choice would be great, but ultimately we want what's best for the reader Thanks for your expertise! Felicia J. Morton, MSPH, CHES Patient Education Specialist Patient Care, Quality Management & Education Grady Health System 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE Box 26062 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 616-5153 (404) 616-0685 - fax
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