Giarelli Ellen, Ruttenberg Jean, Segal Andrea
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
J Contin Educ Nurs. 2012 Apr;43(4):169-76. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20111115-01. Epub 2011 Nov 22.
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.
在美国，自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的患病率为1/110。护士在各种执业环境中都会遇到患有ASD的患者。本文描述了一项评估研究试点的结果，该试点评估了一项关于ASD患者综合护理的继续教育项目对护士的感知价值。2010年举办了两次为期两天的研讨会。在37名参与者中，92%为女性；35%从事儿科工作，35%从事成人护理工作，30%为管理人员；33%有11年或更长时间的从业经验。课程结束六个月后，74%的人向雇主分享了信息，94%的人向同事分享了信息。虽然77%的人将所学内容应用到了实践中，但23%的人表示他们尚未有机会这样做。所有参与者都重视课程内容。未来的项目可以针对特定服务领域的受众或与特定人群打交道的人。该试点为与各种潜在受众相关的ASD患者护理提供了有用的反馈。在准备护理ASD患者时，继续教育项目可以针对赞助商、捐赠者、客户群体、管理人员和工作人员。
