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Dissertation
Assessing the Efficacy of Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children via Telemedicine: A Pilot Survey of Clinicians
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Drexel University
05 Jun 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001998
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is among the most prevalent developmental disabilities (CDC, 2022b). It impacts over five-million Americans and one of the keys to assisting individuals with ASD live successful and productive lives, is early diagnosis (Hus & Segal, 2021). However, many individuals reside in areas with limited access to qualified diagnosticians or face other barriers preventing them from obtaining a formal ASD diagnosis. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic came an increase in the utilization of telemedicine for healthcare services. The rise in telemedicine utilization could be expanded to conduct diagnostic assessments for ASD in a virtual manner, thus overcoming some of the barriers families face when obtaining professional assessments for their child (Haque, 2021). However, little is known about how clinicians and diagnosticians view this potential use of telemedicine. This descriptive study aimed to identify and assess clinicians' experiences and opinion of the; (a) role and value of using telemedicine for diagnosing mental health disorders; (b) the role and value of telemedicine for the specific use among patients being evaluated for ASD; (c) and the feasibility, ease of use, and acceptability of using telemedicine when compared to existing methods among those clinicians who have used the technology.
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- Title
- Assessing the Efficacy of Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children via Telemedicine
- Creators
- Asha Sethuraman - Drexel University, Drexel University (1970-)
- Contributors
- Linda Wilson (Advisor) - Drexel University, Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 65 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University; Health Sciences
- Other Identifier
- 991021872801404721