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Computer based testing: implications for testing handicapped/disabled examinees.

C J Yocom1

  • 1National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Computers in Nursing
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
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Nurses with learning disabilities use computers and face challenges like screen readability and keyboard use. They employ adaptive strategies, and computer-based tests require minimal modifications compared to paper tests.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Nurses with learning disabilities or handicaps require accessible technology for professional practice.
  • Understanding computer use challenges is crucial for inclusive workplace and educational environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate computer utilization among nurses with learning disabilities or handicaps.
  • To identify specific computer-related difficulties and adaptive strategies employed by these nurses.
  • To explore perceptions regarding computer-administered examinations.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 86 nurses.
  • Data collected on computer usage, encountered difficulties, and adaptive behaviors.
  • Analysis of responses concerning computer-based testing perceptions.

Main Results:

  • 63% of surveyed nurses use computers at work or home.
  • 21% reported difficulty reading screen text; 34% had issues with keyboard use.
  • Adaptive strategies included slow work pace, reduced scrolling, and text re-reading.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses with learning disabilities/handicaps utilize computers and develop coping mechanisms.
  • Computer-based testing requires few additional accommodations compared to traditional exams.
  • Further research can inform accessible technology design for healthcare professionals.

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