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000042761 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.6083/bpxhc42761
000042761 037__ $$aETD
000042761 041__ $$aeng
000042761 245__ $$aImproving sensory-based care for autistic adults on the inpatient psychiatric unit
000042761 260__ $$bOregon Health and Science University
000042761 269__ $$a2024-03-13
000042761 336__ $$aScholarly project
000042761 502__ $$bD.N.P.
000042761 502__ $$gPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
000042761 520__ $$aThis quality improvement project addressed the challenge of providing sensory-based care to Autistic adults in an urban psychiatric hospital. Autistics often face difficulties in processing sensory information, affecting behavior and social interactions. Existing literature on sensory-based interventions in psychiatric units is limited, necessitating targeted interventions for Autistic adults. Educational sessions were conducted with nursing staff, with pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys assessing staff perceptions. Results demonstrated a medium effect size (0.382) and a twenty percent improvement (p = 0.001) in survey scores, indicating enhanced knowledge and comfort in sensory-based care. Qualitative analysis highlighted barriers, including a lack of education, bureaucratic challenges in obtaining tools, and concerns about increased workload. The project demonstrated the positive impact of the intervention, emphasizing the need for widespread, specialized training and standardized toolkits to support sensory-based care. Further research is warranted to deepen understanding and promote sustained improvements in providing quality care for Autistics in psychiatric settings.
000042761 540__ $$fCC BY
000042761 542__ $$fIn copyright - single owner
000042761 650__ $$aAutism Spectrum Disorder$$011199
000042761 650__ $$aQuality Improvement$$039456
000042761 650__ $$aEducation, Nursing$$018228
000042761 650__ $$aHospitals, Psychiatric$$020353
000042761 6531_ $$asensory processing dysfunction
000042761 691__ $$aSchool of Nursing$$041370
000042761 7001_ $$aGray, James$$uOregon Health and Science University$$041354
000042761 8564_ $$9d804f87e-51cd-4a32-930c-cbfb2400cd48$$s3439355$$uhttps://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/42761/files/Gray.James.2024.pdf
000042761 909CO $$ooai:digitalcollections.ohsu.edu:42761$$pstudent-work
000042761 980__ $$aTheses and Dissertations
000042761 981__ $$aPublished$$b2024-03-21