Spanish for nursing: A needs analysis for a Spanish for nursing course

• Lindsay Helms ^[1] ; Hannah Pitner ^[1] ; Rebecca Adams ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Memphis

     University of Memphis

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: LFE: Revista de lenguas para fines específicos, ISSN 1133-1127, Vol. 29, Nº 1, 2023, págs. 74-93
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.20420/rlfe.2023.617
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• Resumen
  • español

    La investigación ha demostrado que las barreras del idioma pueden impedir el acceso a la atención médica y afectar los resultados de la atención médica. Los cursos tradicionales de español han sido criticados por no abordar de manera efectiva las necesidades específicas de los estudiantes, mientras que los cursos de Lenguaje para Fines Específicos (LSP) sobre atención médica a menudo carecen de una base metodológica creíble. El estudio actual utiliza un marco de enseñanza de idiomas basado en tareas (TBLT) para realizar un análisis de necesidades que explora las necesidades más vitales del idioma español de las enfermeras y, al mismo tiempo, evalúa la eficacia de la enseñanza previa del idioma para satisfacer esas necesidades. Las encuestas y entrevistas entre 45 enfermeras y estudiantes avanzados de enfermería muestran que la mayoría de los participantes reconocieron la necesidad de instrucción en español basada en la atención médica. El análisis descubrió características lingüísticas específicas y tareas del mundo real designadas como necesidades esenciales para las enfermeras.

  • English

    Research has shown that language barriers can impede access to healthcare and impact healthcare outcomes. Traditional Spanish courses have been criticized for not effectively addressing learners’ specific needs, while Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) courses on healthcare frequently lack a credible methodological foundation. The current study uses a Task Based Language Teaching (TBLT) fr amework to conduct a needs analysis exploring the most vital Spanish language needs of nurses while also evaluating the effectiveness of previous language teaching in satisfying those needs. Surveys and interview s among 45 nurses and advanced nursing stude nts show that the majority of participants recognized a need for healthcare -based Spanish instruction. The analysis uncovered specific linguistic features and real -world tasks designated as essential needs for nurses.

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