Care of patients with autism spectrum disorder in a surgical ward, Chile

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17162/rccs.v12i2.1221

Keywords:

Autism spectrum disorder, nursing, pavilion

Abstract

Objective: To describe nursing care in patients with autism spectrum disorder given by nurses who
participate in the assistance activities of the surgical ward service in a private clinic. Material and
methods: Quantitative descriptive study, the sample corresponded to 40 Nursing professionals who
participate in health care within the surgical ward, who attend children between 1 and 15 years of age
in a private clinic in the city of Iquique . For the nurses of the service, the Survey of Knowledge and
Actions on the Care of Boys and Girls with ASD (ECA-ASD) was created, which allows describing
sociodemographic characteristics, and assessing nursing care in a ward towards children. Results: It
was appreciated that more than 90% of the professionals in this clinic do not have training regarding
ASD, which reduces the performance of care appropriate to ASD. Conclusions: It is necessary to
create a support system for the nursing professional in the care of ASD patients.

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Published

2019-12-02

How to Cite

Lobos, R. ., Parada, D. ., Morales Ojeda, I. ., & Cerda Aedo, B. . (2019). Care of patients with autism spectrum disorder in a surgical ward, Chile. Revista Científica De Ciencias De La Salud, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.17162/rccs.v12i2.1221