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The experiences of medical students with dyslexia: an interpretive phenomenological study
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posted on 2023-06-09, 12:46 authored by Sebastian ShawSebastian Shaw, John L AndersonThis article explores the experiences of UK medical students with dyslexia, using an interpretive phenomenological approach. This project began with a review of the literature, highlighting a void of qualitative research. We then conducted a collaborative autoethnography. This paper forms the next stage in this series of research. We aimed to to elicit meaning and understanding from the lived experiences of our participants. Eight UK junior doctors with dyslexia were interviewed over the telephone in an in-depth, unstructured manner. Audio-recordings were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed with the aid of a template analysis. Experiences of helplessness and hopelessness were common. These may be a result of a fear of stigmatization, and personal feelings of inadequacy. They may also be fuelled by the incidents of bullying and belittling from other medical students that were reported. An important meta-theme was of fear and lack of understanding. A lack of pastoral support was also reported. Their experiences of medical school assessments are also reported. More may need to be done to educate teachers and clinical supervisors on dyslexia.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Accepted version
Journal
DyslexiaISSN
1076-9242Publisher
WileyExternal DOI
Issue
3Volume
24Page range
220-233Department affiliated with
- Division of Medical Education Publications
Full text available
- Yes
Peer reviewed?
- Yes