Journal article
Continuing Education for Nurses in the Clinical Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Results of a Pilot Evaluation
The Journal of continuing education in nursing, v 43(4), pp 169-176
01 Apr 2012
PMID: 22106877
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Abstract
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is 1 in 110 in the United States. Nurses encounter patients with ASDs across practice settings. This article describes the results of an evaluation research pilot that assessed the perceived value to nurses of a continuing education program on comprehensive care of people with ASDs. Two 2-day workshops were offered in 2010. Of the 37 participants, 92% were female; 35% worked in pediatrics, 35% worked in adult care, and 30% were administrators; and 33% had practiced for 11 years or more. Six months after the course, 74% shared information with their employers and 94% shared information with coworkers. Although 77% incorporated learning into practice, 23% reported that they had not yet had the opportunity to do so. All participants valued the course content. Future programs can target audiences in specific service areas or those who work with specific populations. This pilot provided useful feedback on the nursing care of people with ASDs that is relevant to a variety of potential audiences. Continuing education programs can target sponsors, donors, client groups, administrators, and staff as they prepare to care for patients with ASDs. J Contin Educ Nurs 2012; 43(4): 169-176.
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- Title
- Continuing Education for Nurses in the Clinical Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Results of a Pilot Evaluation
- Creators
- Ellen Giarelli - Drexel UniversityJean Ruttenberg - Jean Ruttenberg Consultants, Rydal, PA USAAndrea Segal - Univ Penn, Sch Nursing, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
- Publication Details
- The Journal of continuing education in nursing, v 43(4), pp 169-176
- Publisher
- Slack Inc
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000303913900007
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84860157035
- Other Identifier
- 991019169654504721
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