Research Paper Presentation HIN_COMPAT

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Descriptive Analysis ofNational Standard Guide for

Community Interpreting ServicesLlus Baixauli Olmos

CRIT Research GroupDepartment of Translation and CommunicationUniversitat Jaume I


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Motivation & Object

of Study

Aims

Methodology

Description of NSGCIS

Analysis of NSGCIS

General Aspects

Specific Aspects:

PSI (I-IV)

Ethics (I-II)

Sociology (I-III)

Synthesis

Conclusions


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Motivation &Object of Study

WHY

Awareness that a lack of PSI services creates inequalities

Belief that the field is still to be established in Spain

POINT OF DEPARTURE First readings

Observation of PSI

Diagnose: confusion and profession not recognized

Recurrence of code or standard as a possible solution

WHAT

Descriptive analysis of a code of ethics in force in PSI

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Aims

MAIN AIMS

1. Improving my understanding of reality

2. Knowing debates and aspirations of PSI professionals

3. Offering benchmarks for faster development

SECONDARY AIMS

1. Theory base

2. Description of a code or standard3. Analysis of document from theoretical base

BASE FOR FIELD STUDY AND INTERVENTION

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1. Bibliographical Revision

2. Document Selection: criteria and process

Quantitative criterion: Compilation

Qualitative criteria: PSI, place & date, author, concreteness

Final Docs: NSGCIS, CHIA, IMIA, CCHCP, ASTM, NSPIHC

3. Description of NSGCIS: comparisons

4. Analysis of document from theory base

Classification of analysis results

Methodology

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1. Brief explanation of content

Annex I, LITP Standards of Practice and Ethical

Principles

2. Comparisons item per item with otherstandards and research

3. Emergence of controversies and accepted

aspects

Description of NSGCIS

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Analysis of NSGCIS

General Aspects

Specific Aspects

From PSI

From ethics and professional ethics

From sociology of professions

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General Aspects

Influence of other sources:

Mostly from National Standards of Practice for

Interpreters in Health Care (by NCIHC)

NSGCIS one of the few covering all fields

Classification of items in docs not uniform

Low visibility of some academic

contributions (Nord, Wadensj)

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Specific Aspects: PSI I

PROFESSIONAL ROLE

Transparent but visible

Focus on messages rather than cultures

Controversy: boundaries between culture and

language not clear cut

Dismissal ofpatient advocacyrole

No cultural brokerage or mediation

Some researchers hold that it should be done

NSGCIS formula: offering guidelines to other participants

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VERBAL AND TRANSFER ASPECTS

Same grammatical person

No omissions, additions or explanation

Translation of cultural-bound terms

Retaining English words

Appropriate mode (consecutive)

No filtering of communication No reference to pragmatics

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Specific Aspects: PSI II


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PARAVERBAL AND NON-VERBAL ASPECTS

Preserving idiom, register, style of speaker

Replicating body language

Not showing reaction to discussion

POTENTIAL OBSTACLES FOR COMMUNICATION

If unclear, clarification No verification of understanding

No reference to explaining cultural issues

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Specific Aspects: PSI III


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MEETING SET-UP

Introduction and explanation of role

Physical set-up: promoting direct

communication

The PSI service provider must brief the

client on how to work with interpreters

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Specific Aspects: PSI IV


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Offers deontological and teleological

references: Ethical Principles and Goals

Useful to determine what a good action is (Hortal,

2002)

No criteria for ethical decision-making

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Specific Aspects: Ethics I


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Cluster analysis of deontological and axiologicalcontent

VALUES: axiological dynamics

8 principles:Accuracy and Fidelity, Confidentiality

ATTITUDES: relational dynamics and macrodynamics

Being transparent, impartial, upright; facilitating,preserving meaning

ACTIONS: situational dynamics and microdynamics

Where to sit, transfer strategies, how to introduceoneself

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Specific Aspects: Ethics II


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Control of entry (closure):

Post-secondary education

Recognised interpreting training

Completion of language proficiency test

Documented professional experience

Certifying mechanism not specified

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Specific Aspects: Sociology I


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Control of practice

Significant aspect

Examinations and accreditation

Emphasis on optimal professionalism

Continuing education and self-teaching

Evaluation and self-evaluation

Compliance with code of ethics Key role of associations

Specification of responsibilities of each agent

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Specific Aspects: Sociology II


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Control of exit

Assessment and monitoring (provider)

Sanctions are not specified

The mechanisms will be dealt with in the future

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Specific Aspects: Sociology III


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Synthesis

Observed weaknesses Observed strengths

PSI -No reference to culture or

pragmatics

-No verification of understanding

-Very clear role

-Body language

-Translation of cultural terms

Ethics -No ethical decision-making

process

-Duality of ethical references

-Different degrees (values,

attitudes and actions)

Sociology -No specific accreditation or

sanctions

-Recognised training

-Monitoring and briefing byprovider

-Implication of client

-Explicit responsibilities

-Regulates relationship

-Role of associations

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Conclusions

NSGCIS is the one of the few standard in PSI

aiming at covering all fields

One of the most comprehensive documents(PSI, ethics and sociology)

NSGCIS appears to be a very useful tool to

promote professionalization

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Llus Baixauli Olmos

CRIT Research GroupDepartment of Translation and Communication

Universitat Jaume I

Moltes grcies

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