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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 7/2015

01-07-2015 | Original Paper

Physician Perspectives on Providing Primary Medical Care to Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Auteurs: Marji Erickson Warfield, Morgan K. Crossman, Jennifer Delahaye, Emma Der Weerd, Karen A. Kuhlthau

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2015

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Abstract

We conducted in-depth case studies of 10 health care professionals who actively provide primary medical care to adults with autism spectrum disorders. The study sought to understand their experiences in providing this care, the training they had received, the training they lack and their suggestions for encouraging more physicians to provide this care. Qualitative data were gathered by phone using a structured interview guide and analyzed using the framework approach. Challenges to providing care were identified at the systems, practice and provider, and education and training levels. Solutions and interventions targeting needed changes at each level were also proposed. The findings have implications for health care reform, medical school and residency training programs, and the development of best practices.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Physician Perspectives on Providing Primary Medical Care to Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Auteurs
Marji Erickson Warfield
Morgan K. Crossman
Jennifer Delahaye
Emma Der Weerd
Karen A. Kuhlthau
Publicatiedatum
01-07-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2386-9

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