Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, 53 Bonsall Street, Manchester, M15 6XJ, UK.
Physiotherapy. 2018 Jun;104(2):203-208. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2017.10.003. Epub 2017 Oct 27.
To explore the disclosure decisions made in the workplace by physiotherapy staff with a specific learning difficulty (SpLD).
DESIGN & SETTING: An exploratory qualitative design was used, which was informed by the social model of disability. The research was undertaken in North West England. It is presented according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research.
A purposive sample of eight physiotherapists recognised as having a SpLD were recruited. All participants had studied on one of two programmes at a university in England between 2004-2012. Their NHS workplace experience was from across the UK.
In-depth, semi-structured interviews were undertaken within the university setting or via telephone. Interviews lasted 40 to 70minutes and were digitally recorded. An interview guide was used to direct the interview.
Interview data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.
Four participants were female. The mean number of years qualified as a physiotherapist was 4.5years (SD=2.27). Three themes were identified: 'Disclosing during the workplace application'; 'Positive about disabled people scheme'; 'Disclosing in the workplace'.
Disclosure of dyslexia is a selective process and is a central dilemma in the lives of individuals who have a concealable stigmatised identity. As a consequence, physiotherapy staff with dyslexia may choose to conceal their disability and not disclose to their employer. In order for staff with dyslexia to get the support they need in the workplace, disclosure is recommended. A number of recommendations have been made to facilitate the disclosure process.
探索物理治疗人员在工作场所做出的披露决定，这些人员具有特定学习困难（SpLD）。
采用探索性定性设计，以残疾的社会模式为依据。该研究在英格兰西北部进行。它根据定性研究报告的统一标准呈现。
招募了八名被认为患有 SpLD 的物理治疗师，他们是有目的的样本。所有参与者都在 2004-2012 年间在英格兰的一所大学就读其中两个课程。他们的 NHS 工作经验来自英国各地。
在大学环境中或通过电话进行深入的半结构化访谈。访谈持续 40 到 70 分钟，并进行数字记录。访谈指南用于指导访谈。
访谈数据逐字转录，并使用主题分析进行分析。
四名参与者为女性。作为物理治疗师的平均年限为 4.5 年（SD=2.27）。确定了三个主题：“在工作场所申请期间披露”、“对残疾人计划感到满意”、“在工作场所披露”。
阅读障碍的披露是一个选择性的过程，是具有隐蔽污名身份的个人生活中的一个核心困境。因此，患有阅读障碍的物理治疗师可能会选择隐瞒自己的残疾，而不向雇主披露。为了使患有阅读障碍的员工在工作场所获得所需的支持，建议披露。为促进披露过程提出了一些建议。
