Needs Analysis for a Chinese Course for Healthcare Professionals

Lai, Wei

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-9505-5_12

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“…The results of the survey indicate that the target learners are interested in learning Chinese as a foreign language with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills to communicate with patients and patients' relatives (Table 2). This result corresponds to previous studies [13] and [16], that demands on learning Chinese language for professionals were mainly for listening and speaking skills. In terms of course design, Table 3 reveals that the participants significantly preferred to practise Chinese with both native and Thai teachers.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…When asked to rate the importance of Chinese language in nursing services, the respondents rated 'communicate with patients' and communicate with patients' relative' at a high level. The results of the survey correspond to previous studies in the field of Chinese for professional [13]; [16] and [17]. That is to say, the participants expressed demands for learning Chinese to communicate with customers in their work rather than for academic or social life.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 82%

“…However, in some places where there are many Chinese residents, it has been documented that the Chinese language was required in medical operations. Lai [13] conducted a needs analysis for the Chinese language in healthcare professionals in New York. Data were obtained from several sources such as class observations and interviews with stakeholders.…”

Section: Learning Theoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Data were obtained from several sources such as class observations and interviews with stakeholders. From the results, Lai [13] suggested several teaching approaches such as listening practice, speaking drills, medical vocabulary practice, and role plays.…”

Section: Learning Theoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Needs Survey of Learning Chinese: Nursing Profession in Phuket Province

Pathanasin

2022

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As a result of Chinese economic growth in the 21st century, Chinese for Specific Purposes (CPS) has become a new paradigm for the teaching and learning of language. Despite some differences, it is reasonable to adapt the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) framework, in which a Needs analysis is fundamental for course design, into the CPS process. This study has two aims: to survey the need for nurses in Phuket to learn the Chinese language, and to suggest a course design for the target learners. Data were collected from 100 nurses working in three public hospitals on Phuket Island. The research instrument was an online questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results show a high demand for learning Chinese, especially listening and speaking skills for communicating with patients and their relatives. Writing and reading skills are not highly desired by the target learners. Therefore, it is recommended that hospitals in Phuket should arrange in-house Chinese language courses, with course design based on the learners’ needs and preferences reported in this study.

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confidence: 99%

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A Needs Survey of Learning Chinese: Nursing Profession in Phuket Province

Pathanasin

2022

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“…Many of these studies have observed that oral skills seem to be the most crucial in communicating effectively with patients (Lepetit & Cichocki, 2002;Khan et al, 2019;Arumugam & Kaur, 2011). Medical vocabulary is another linguistic need for healthcare providers that has been determined by previous NAs (Canziani, 2021;Lai, 2019). For example, Dahm (2011) found that international medical graduates needed technical medical terminology in order to perform their duties.…”

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

Helms,

Pitner,

Adams

2023

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Research has shown that language barriers can impede access to healthcare and impact healthcare outcomes. Traditional Spanish courses havebeen 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) framework 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 interviews among 45 nurses and advanced nursing students 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. 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.

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Needs Analysis for a Chinese Course for Healthcare Professionals

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A Needs Survey of Learning Chinese: Nursing Profession in Phuket Province

A Needs Survey of Learning Chinese: Nursing Profession in Phuket Province

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

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