Self-Perceived Autism Competency of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners

Systematic Review of Medical Home Models to Promote Transitions to Primary Adult Health Care for Adolescents Living With Autism Spectrum Disorder

“…Will, Barnfather, and Lesley () confirmed that advanced practice nurses (APNs) lack self‐perceived competence in providing care to children living with ASD compared to children with neurodevelopmental disorders and chronic conditions. A survey was given to APNs in the United States who rated their competency level of caring with children with ASD significantly lower than children with chronic conditions; while competency ratings were lower for ASD compared to neurological neurodevelopmental conditions, the differences between these two ratings were not significant (Will et al., ). Sixty‐five percent of APNs indicated that major barriers to competent care included lack of care coordination, family skepticism about vaccines, and lack of time (Will et al., ).…”

“…A survey was given to APNs in the United States who rated their competency level of caring with children with ASD significantly lower than children with chronic conditions; while competency ratings were lower for ASD compared to neurological neurodevelopmental conditions, the differences between these two ratings were not significant (Will et al., ). Sixty‐five percent of APNs indicated that major barriers to competent care included lack of care coordination, family skepticism about vaccines, and lack of time (Will et al., ). APNs recognized the need for more education with this population (Will et al., ).…”

“…Sixty‐five percent of APNs indicated that major barriers to competent care included lack of care coordination, family skepticism about vaccines, and lack of time (Will et al., ). APNs recognized the need for more education with this population (Will et al., ).…”

Barriers to Providing Quality Care for Pediatric Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder as Identified by Baccalaureate Prepared Registered Nurses

“…A total of 138 articles were reviewed, but only seven were selected for the indepth review and synthesis of the literature after application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Will, Barnfather, and Lesley (2013) conducted a survey inquiring how NPs in the primary care setting perceived the care they rendered to patients 18 years and younger with ASD. A convenience sample of 126 NPs (n =106 primary care, n = 15 pediatrics, n = 2 adults, n = other, n = 117 females) was recruited from a national NP Conference.…”

“…The study by Will et al (2013) The strengths of the study included a power analysis to determine the appropriate sample size before the sample selection, and that this was the first known study to focus primarily on the NP's competency. The findings of this study were limited to NPs in family practice; therefore, they may not be generalizable to NPs in specialty practice.…”