AIM: To explore the effects of dyslexia on the practice and career progression of UK registered nurses (RN). BACKGROUND: Literature suggests dyslexia can have a negative impact in the workplace and may pose particular difficulties for nurses, where accuracy in information processing activities is essential for practice. METHODS: A questionnaire was used to survey RNs with dyslexia (n = 116) and results analysed using content analysis. FINDINGS: Dyslexia provided a challenge to the everyday work of RNs, which was often met successfully using a range of individualized strategies. Career progression was achievable but compared with peers, was perceived to take longer. Disclosure of dyslexia to work-colleagues was selective and dependent on the perceived benefits. Informal support mechanisms were commonly utilized with formal management support less well defined. CONCLUSION: Dyslexia appears to have a negative impact on working practices and career progression, but remains a poorly understood and often hidden disability.
AIM: To explore the effects of dyslexia on the practice and career progression of UK registered nurses (RN). BACKGROUND: Literature suggests dyslexia can have a negative impact in the workplace and may pose particular difficulties for nurses, where accuracy in information processing activities is essential for practice. METHODS: A questionnaire was used to survey RNs with dyslexia (n = 116) and results analysed using content analysis. FINDINGS:Dyslexia provided a challenge to the everyday work of RNs, which was often met successfully using a range of individualized strategies. Career progression was achievable but compared with peers, was perceived to take longer. Disclosure of dyslexia to work-colleagues was selective and dependent on the perceived benefits. Informal support mechanisms were commonly utilized with formal management support less well defined. CONCLUSION:Dyslexia appears to have a negative impact on working practices and career progression, but remains a poorly understood and often hidden disability.
Authors: Shae Wissell; Leila Karimi; Tanya Serry; Lisa Furlong; Judith Hudson Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-09-22 Impact factor: 4.614
Authors: Shae Wissell; Leila Karimi; Tanya Serry; Lisa Furlong; Judith Hudson Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-08-28 Impact factor: 4.614