ERIC Number: EJ1372039
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Apr
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
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Caregiver Insights and Improvement Strategies for Youth with Autism Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Kim, Tierney; Martinez, Kassandra; Cruz, Breanna Lopez; Huang, Jeannie S.; Stadnick, Nicole A.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v53 n4 p1476-1482 Apr 2023
Limited guidance is available for families of youth with ASD (YASD) to prepare for invasive medical procedures. This study examined caregiver perspectives regarding YASD's gastrointestinal endoscopy (GE) experience to improve the endoscopy experience for YASD. Thirty-four caregivers of YASD, (M = 9.85 years, SD = 4.6) who underwent GE at Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego between May 2018 and July 2019 (identified via electronic health record) participated in a structured phone interview. Caregivers reported a positive experience due to the procedural team's responsiveness to the needs of YASD and appropriately answering/addressing questions/concerns. Caregivers reported a need for ASD-specific information on how to prepare for GE. Specific recommendations are discussed. Study findings offer strategies to improve the care experience of YASD undergoing GE.
Descriptors: Youth, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Caregiver Attitudes, Medical Services, Medical Care Evaluation, Experience, Improvement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: California (San Diego)
Grant or Contract Numbers: K23MH110602; 3R01MH11195003S1
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