The effects of dyslexia on the work of nurses and healthcare assistants.
Nurs Stand. 2005 Jun 1-7;19(38):41-8.
The effects of dyslexia on the work of nurses and healthcare assistants.
‘Illingworth K.
St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds.’
AIM: To explore the effects of being dyslexic on the working lives of nurses and healthcare assistants (HCAs), and to identify what might be done to improve their working lives. METHOD: A qualitative approach was taken comprising semi-structured interviews and interpretative data analysis. Seven nurses and HCAs took part in the study. FINDINGS: Dyslexia affects each individual differently and may affect career choice and career progression. Appropriate support from colleagues and employers is important. The participants identified dyslexia-friendly practices and made suggestions for improvements. CONCLUSION: Nurses and HCAs with dyslexia can make a major contribution to patient care, although dyslexia can affect their work in many different ways. Establishing a dyslexia-friendly workplace would help them to achieve their maximum potential.
MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological* – Adult – Attitude of Health Personnel – Audiovisual Aids – Career Choice – Career Mobility – Dyslexia/diagnosis – Dyslexia/prevention & control – Dyslexia/psychology* – Employment/psychology – England – Female – Hea
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