Nursing care of patients with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

Successful assessment and delivery of interventions can be challenging when caring for patients with ASD. Sensitive nursing care and an understanding of sensory and communication difficulties are required.

Autism spectrum disorder: Practice guidelines for pharmacists

“…39 To engage the patient, the pharmacist can start sentences with the patient's name so that they know that they are being addressed (Table 2). 43 It is preferable to use simple sentences and go straight to the point in order to avoid confusing the patient. 39 When conveying information, it is recommended to limit the number of words used, repeat key words specific to the situation, accompany words with simple gestures or pictures/videos if possible and pause between words and sentences so that the patient can fully understand what is being said.…”

Cuidados de enfermería a paciente con trastorno autista en un hospital psiquiátrico, un estudio de caso clínico.

“…15 La enfermera(o) desarrolla un papel fundamental en el cuidado y la comunicación de los pacientes, ya que asegura que se satisfagan todas sus necesidades, entablando una relación de confianza y comodidad con el paciente. 16 Además, en el día a día hace frente en su campo clínico el manejo de las situaciones de crisis y algunos comportamientos desafiantes que pueden surgir de manera inesperada en pacientes con TA. 17 Los pacientes con este trastorno requieren un enfoque de cuidado de enfermería que sea sensible a sus necesidades específicas y que tenga en cuenta sus desafíos en la comunicación, las habilidades sociales y la percepción sensorial.…”

Knowledge about childhood autism among nurses in Turkey: A cross‐sectional descriptive study

“…The early symptoms of ASD are often noticed by parents and medical staff. Children with ASD do not develop normally (e.g., not responding to their names by 12 months, not showing an interest in objects by 14 months, delays in the acquisition of speech and language skills) 12–14 . Family members and those who are physically and emotionally close to a child play an active role in his or her development.…”

“…Nurses who interact with children with ASD should be aware of normal child growth and development patterns and detect deviations from normality. In addition, nurses should possess knowledge about communication problems in children with ASD and learn how to communicate with them 9,13,15 . However, past studies have found that nurses possess insufficient knowledge about ASD.…”