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A Systematic Review of What Barriers and Facilitators Prevent and Enable Physical Healthcare Services Access for Autistic Adults

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Title: A Systematic Review of What Barriers and Facilitators Prevent and Enable Physical Healthcare Services Access for Autistic Adults
Language: English
Authors: Mason, David, Ingham, Barry, Urbanowicz, Anna, Michael, Cos, Birtles, Heather, Woodbury-Smith, Marc, Brown, Toni, James, Ian, Scarlett, Clare, Nicolaidis, Christina, Parr, Jeremy R.
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Aug 2019 49(8):3387-3400.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Autism, Barriers, Access to Health Care, At Risk Persons, Physical Health, Physician Patient Relationship, Executive Function, Planning, Sensory Experience
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04049-2
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: Autistic people are more likely to: be diagnosed with a range of physical health conditions (i.e. cardio-vascular disease); experience premature mortality (for most disease categories); and experience barriers to effectively accessing healthcare. This systematic review sought to identify studies that report on barriers and facilitators to physical healthcare access for autistic people. A total of 3111 records were screened and six studies were included: two quantitative, two qualitative, and two mixed-methodology studies. Patient-provider communication, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning/planning issues emerged as important barriers to healthcare. Recommendations for clinicians and those planning services are discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1221803
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Autistic people are more likely to: be diagnosed with a range of physical health conditions (i.e. cardio-vascular disease); experience premature mortality (for most disease categories); and experience barriers to effectively accessing healthcare. This systematic review sought to identify studies that report on barriers and facilitators to physical healthcare access for autistic people. A total of 3111 records were screened and six studies were included: two quantitative, two qualitative, and two mixed-methodology studies. Patient-provider communication, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning/planning issues emerged as important barriers to healthcare. Recommendations for clinicians and those planning services are discussed.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-019-04049-2