ERIC Number: EJ1354396
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Dec
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Clinician Perspectives on Telehealth Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kryszak, Elizabeth M.; Albright, Charles M.; Fell, Lucy A.; Butter, Eric M.; Kuhlthau, Karen A.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v52 n12 p5083-5098 Dec 2022
This study examined clinician insights into telehealth assessment services for autism spectrum disorder implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. 35 clinicians from multiple disciplines across 17 sites in the Autism Care Network were interviewed. Themes identified through qualitative analyses included factors related to confidence in diagnosis (impressions of in-home observation; child and family factors that affected diagnostic confidence; changes in rapport); patient and family factors related to telehealth (perceived family benefits of and barriers to telehealth; factors related to healthcare disparities; factors specific to non-native English speakers); and institutional and workplace factors related to transitioning to telehealth (institutional support; changes to efficacy, attendance, and work satisfaction). Results suggest that telehealth has potential to be an effective tool in autism assessment practice.
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Access to Health Care, Health Services, Autism Spectrum Disorders, COVID-19, Pandemics, Clinical Diagnosis, Barriers, Allied Health Personnel, Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS), Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Research Program
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Grant or Contract Numbers: UA3MC11054
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