The ATA Chronicle - May/June 2024 - 19

Translating and
Harmonizing
QueHEALTH
Navigating the
Complex Journey
Harmonizing health questionnaires is not
just a task. It's a complex journey that
demands significant teamwork to navigate
linguistic nuances, cultural sensitivities,
and logistical intricacies.
By Pham Hoa Hiep
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stionnaires:
O
ver the past decade,
I've devoted a
significant part of
my career to translating
and harmonizing patient
questionnaires. I've
contributed to over 100
projects, working closely
with project managers,
developers, and fellow
translators from various
countries. Some projects have
progressed smoothly while
others have encountered
challenges requiring
considerable effort to
overcome. Here, I'll share
key insights focusing on
the health questionnaire
harmonization process
and the challenges that
might arise. Although I
use examples from the
Vietnamese language,
many of these insights are
applicable to other languages,
including Chinese, Spanish,
French, and German.
Why Is It Important
to Translate Health
Questionnaires?
Health questionnaires play a
pivotal role in the translation
industry for many reasons.
Health questionnaires
enable medical precision
by providing health care
providers with accurate
insights into patients'
medical history and
symptoms, ensuring
effective diagnosis
and treatment. Precise
translations uphold patient
well-being by mitigating
the risks associated with
misinterpreted medical
data, ensuring that patients
receive appropriate care.
Precise and culturally
appropriate translations
also ensure compliance
with legal mandates for
language accessibility
and accurate translation
of medical documents to
uphold health care standards
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