Table 4.

Communication help needed for providers by type of patient/caregiver (n = 40).

Communication Measure	Providers Reporting That They Need Help Communicating n(%)
Need help communicating with patients
Yes	27 (69%)
No	12 (31%)
Patient groups providers need help communicating with:
Persons with limited English proficiency	17 (65%)
Persons with cognitive disabilities	14 (54%)
Elderly patients	11 (42%)
Those with low levels of education	9 (35%)
Deaf or hard of hearing individuals	8 (31%)
Children under age 5	8 (31%)
Other	6 (23%)