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Interpretation was informed by Deaf Elder and D\/deaf advisory perspectives.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Accounts described widespread communication barriers, including absent or delayed interpreters, limitations of video remote interpreting and expectations to lip\u2010read, write or rely on family members. These reflected hearing\u2010centred emergency care that shifted communicative responsibility onto patients. Fear, confusion and frustration were particularly evident during urgent or painful presentations. Positive experiences were associated with early interpreter engagement, visual communication strategies and staff familiarity with sign language. Participants identified system\u2010level changes, including on\u2010call interpreter pathways, Deaf awareness training and improved visual and non\u2010auditory communication systems.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Communication access was uncertain and inconsistently supported for D\/deaf patients. Improving care requires organisational approaches that embed interpreter access, visual communication systems and Deaf\u2010informed training within routine practice.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Implications for the Profession and\/or Patient Care<\/jats:title>\n Communication access should be embedded within routine emergency care through reliable interpreter pathways, visual communication systems and Deaf\u2010informed staff education.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Impact<\/jats:title>\n This study identifies communication barriers that can affect safety, understanding and participation for D\/deaf patients in emergency care and highlights the need for organisational approaches to communication access.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Reporting Method<\/jats:title>\n Reporting was guided by the Consensus\u2010Based Checklist for Reporting of Survey Studies (CROSS).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Patient or Public Contribution<\/jats:title>\n D\/deaf people contributed to study design, recruitment, analysis and interpretation. Survey items were refined with Deaf Elders and a D\/deaf advisory team. 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