Awareness and knowledge of autism among pharmacists

Khanna, Rahul; Jariwala, Krutika

doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2011.11.002

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“…The 25 % response rate in this study, while relatively low, was higher than that of previous similar studies, which ranged from 6 to 22 % (Bruder et al 2012;Golnik et al 2009;Khanna and Jariwala 2012), and in line with the reported average 33 % response rate of online surveys (Nulty 2008). Nonetheless, those who completed the survey may not have been representative of the target population in terms of ASD knowledge, experience and resource needs.…”

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confidence: 46%

“…Previous surveys among various groups of healthcare providers reported gaps in knowledge about ASD, deficiencies in diagnostic abilities, and a lack of self-perceived competency in treating children with autism (Bakare et al 2009(Bakare et al , 2008Eseigbe et al 2015;Garg et al 2014;Golnik et al 2009;Hartley-McAndrew et al 2014;Heidgerken et al 2005;Igwe et al 2011;Imran et al 2011;Khanna and Jariwala 2012;Nicolaidis et al 2015;Oskoui and Wolfson 2012;Rahbar et al 2011). Parents of children with autism also expressed low confidence in (Harrington et al 2006) and dissatisfaction with their children's physicians (Liptak et al 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Study of Physician Knowledge and Experience with Autism in Adults in a Large Integrated Healthcare System

Zerbo

Massolo

Qian

et al. 2015

J Autism Dev Disord

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We conducted an online survey of adult health care providers at Kaiser Permanente Northern California and semi-structured interviews with a subset of physicians. The survey assessed providers' ability to recognize autism spectrum disorder (ASD), asked them to rate their autism knowledge, comfort level in treating affected patients, and evaluated training and resource needs. 922 providers completed the survey (response rate 25.3 %), and 9 were interviewed by telephone regarding their autism training and experiences caring for patients with autism. Most providers reported lacking skills and tools to care for this adult patient population. A high proportion of adult providers were not aware that they had patients with ASD. These findings underscore the need to educate physicians caring for adults with ASD.

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Section: Limitations and Strengthssupporting

confidence: 46%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Study of Physician Knowledge and Experience with Autism in Adults in a Large Integrated Healthcare System

Zerbo

Massolo

Qian

et al. 2015

J Autism Dev Disord

177

127

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“…A cross‐sectional survey was conducted with data gathered using a paper questionnaire posted to stratified random samples of metropolitan and regional community pharmacies across WA. The design of the questionnaire was informed by previous questionnaires that assessed community pharmacists’ knowledge of ASD in the United States, and surveys of other health professionals internationally …”

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“…There have been no reported studies in Australia to assess the understanding of ASD by community pharmacists or the appropriateness of community pharmacies for individuals with ASD. Studies conducted in the USA, Turkey and Palestine have reported gaps in pharmacists’ understanding and knowledge of ASD . Two other studies have been reported involving other health professionals that assessed knowledge and understanding of ASD .…”

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confidence: 99%

An evaluation of community pharmacists’ understanding of autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study in Western Australia

Knights

Sunderland

Parsons

et al. 2019

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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Objectives To assess the knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by community pharmacists, across Western Australia (WA) and evaluate the extent to which they incorporate ASD friendly practices in their pharmacy.Methods A cross-sectional study involved a postal questionnaire sent to a stratified random sample of 250 community pharmacies across WA. A score of ≥10/13 (≥76.9%) appropriate responses to selected questions was considered an indication of 'good knowledge' of ASD. Univariate associations between 'good knowledge' and variables in the questionnaire were analysed using chi-square statistics, and multivariate analysis was performed using a logistic regression model. Demographic data relating to the pharmacy were used to determine the likelihood it was ASD friendly. Key findings Overall, 97/250 (38.8%) questionnaires were returned. There were 34/96 (35.4%) respondents classified as having 'good knowledge'. Stigma surrounding ASD was the single best indicator of 'good knowledge' (P < 0.0001). None of the respondents indicated they catered specifically for ASD, and 38/97 (39.2%) reported that no changes were needed to their pharmacy to improve accessibility. There were a number of demographic features that increased the likelihood that pharmacies had the potential to be ASD friendly. Conclusions Pharmacists overall had a basic understanding of ASD. Pharmacists who identified that stigma surrounding ASD existed in the community were more likely to achieve 'good knowledge'. There was a reluctance to improve pharmacy accessibility to patients with ASD. Pharmacists did not appear to incorporate ASD beneficial practices into their pharmacy and pharmacy environment.

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“…Plumb & Plexico () reported that speech and language therapists trained since 2006 received more training in Autism and felt more confident in their work with people with Autism compared to those trained before this. Khanna & Jariwala () surveyed community pharmacists about their knowledge of Autism. They identified significant discrepancies and erroneous beliefs about the causes of Autism and a desire for further training.…”

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confidence: 99%

Implementing UK Autism policy & national institute for health and care excellence guidance- assessing the impact of Autism training for frontline staff in community learning disabilities teams

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Awareness and knowledge of autism among pharmacists

Cited by 26 publications

References 23 publications

A Study of Physician Knowledge and Experience with Autism in Adults in a Large Integrated Healthcare System

A Study of Physician Knowledge and Experience with Autism in Adults in a Large Integrated Healthcare System

An evaluation of community pharmacists’ understanding of autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study in Western Australia

Implementing UK Autism policy & national institute for health and care excellence guidance- assessing the impact of Autism training for frontline staff in community learning disabilities teams

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