International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Nov 2020
Observational StudyThe association between primary language and quality of recovery following caesarean section: a prospective observational study.
New Zealand has a diverse population, one quarter classifying themselves as migrants. This study aimed to test the hypothesis that women whose primary language is not English report poorer recovery scores following caesarean section than primary English speakers. ⋯ Quality of recovery following caesarean section is poorer in those whose primary language is not English. Further research is needed to elucidate whether this is due to language barriers or other factors.