Educating anesthesia providers about autism spectrum disorder
Author
Dozier, Cassie
Abstract
Healthcare providers (HCPs) who are well-versed in their patients’ conditions can undoubtedly give better care. Due to the increase in access to care, clearer diagnostic criteria, and streamlining of several diagnoses, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is being more frequently diagnosed today. The nature of anesthesia is particularly impactful for patients who are autistic as the senses are manipulated, the environment is ever-changing, and interpersonal interactions can be stressful. Educating anesthesia providers about ASD is imperative for their practice. By better understanding ASD, providers can give more appropriate and equitable care. Through a posttest survey, most anesthesia providers stated they lacked confidence in providing care to autistic patients prior to the presentation. After the presentation, the providers felt more confident in caring for ASD patients.
Description
Clinical Relevance: Through delivering an educational presentation about ASD to a group of anesthesia providers at their monthly meeting and obtaining a survey afterward, it was ascertained that the information was much needed and benefitted those providers. The autistic patients and their families will indirectly benefit by having providers who are better prepared to understand and accommodate their needs.
Date
2024-04-12
Citation:
APA:
Dozier, Cassie.
(April 2024).
Educating anesthesia providers about autism spectrum disorder
(DNP Scholarly Project, East Carolina University). Retrieved from the Scholarship.
(http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13350.)
MLA:
Dozier, Cassie.
Educating anesthesia providers about autism spectrum disorder.
DNP Scholarly Project. East Carolina University,
April 2024. The Scholarship.
http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13350.
April 29, 2024.
Chicago:
Dozier, Cassie,
“Educating anesthesia providers about autism spectrum disorder”
(DNP Scholarly Project., East Carolina University,
April 2024).
AMA:
Dozier, Cassie.
Educating anesthesia providers about autism spectrum disorder
[DNP Scholarly Project]. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University;
April 2024.
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