CM Tsui

Abstract

Background: Nurses' dyslexia knowledge is crucial for early detection of dyslexia before referring suspected children for further assessment. This study aims to obtain a profile of nursing students' knowledge on dyslexia so as to explore the implications for nursing education for both nursing students and practicing nurses as well as for current and future nursing practices. Method: Nursing students (N=133) were administered 10 true/false questions on dyslexia. Results: They had inadequate knowledge on dyslexia and even had some common misconceptions such as regarding hyperactive students as having various degree of dyslexia and all dyslexic students as suffering from problem of inattention. Conclusions: Researchers and educators on dyslexia should endeavour to keep nursing students and practising nurses updated with information on dyslexia to facilitate early detection and interventions.

研究背景：對於兒童讀寫障礙，在轉介作進一步評估前，護理人員在早期檢測的認知是很重要的。這研究目的在於剖析護士對於兒童讀寫障礙的認識，從而找出其與今後護士教育及培訓上的關連。研究方法：護士（133 人）需完成十題關於兒童讀寫障礙的是非題。研究結果：護理人員對於兒童讀寫障礙普遍缺乏足夠知識。甚至有些錯覺認為過度活躍症便等於不同程度的讀寫障礙、或讀寫障礙兒童等同注意力不集中等等。研究結論：有關讀寫障礙的研究人員應盡力教育護理人員，更新相關知識，從而更有利於早期檢測及介入。