Children with autism spectrum disorder at a pediatric hospital: a systematic review of the literature. Pediatr Nurs 2013;39(3):131-41
Date
08/10/2013Pubmed ID
23926752Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84883098822 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 57 CitationsAbstract
This review of literature describes the behaviors of hospitalized children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that health care providers find challenging. It also identifies strategies used to address these challenging behaviors. The systematic review of literature identified 34 articles from databases on health care of challenging behaviors of children with ASD. The review identified four categories of challenging behaviors (non-compliance, hyperactivity, sensory defensiveness, self-injury) and several strategies for reducing these behaviors. Partnering with parents to develop strategies is important for children with ASD to deliver timely and safe care.
Author List
Johnson NL, Rodriguez DAuthor
Norah Johnson PhD Assistant Professor in the College ofnursing department at Marquette UniversityMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChildChild Development Disorders, Pervasive
Family
Hospitals, Pediatric
Humans
Patient Compliance
Patient-Centered Care