Abstract

With the rising prevalence of autism, access to health care services by the patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is inevitable. Although a great deal of literature exists regarding autism, limited research has been conducted regarding nurse knowledge, competence and awareness when caring for the ASD population. Evidence suggests that minimal education is provided to front-line nurses on how to work with ASD patients. When nurses are put in a position to care for a patient without adequate knowledge and training, outcomes and safety are jeopardized. The Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Provider Education Program (ASDCPEP) was designed to address these issues.

Author Details

Valerie Lynn Anderson, DNP

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Provider Education Program

Advisor

Wallace, Connie

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Nebraska Methodist College

Degree Year

2017

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

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Self-submission

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