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Measuring the service system impact of a novel telediagnostic service program for young children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Source :
- Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice; May2019, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p1051-1056, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- As prevalence of autism spectrum disorder continues to increase, so too does the need for timely, accessible diagnostic consultation. The present work extends from a previous study which provided preliminary evidence for the feasibility of expert clinicians to utilize telemedicine to triage autism spectrum disorder risk in young children. However, it did not examine whether a telediagnostic model had a demonstrable impact on tertiary care center referrals and usage. We therefore examined whether the introduction of telemedicine-based diagnostic consultation for families served by a rural medical facility affected referrals overall as well as to a metropolitan tertiary care diagnostic center. Results suggest that telemedicine diagnostic consultation in partnership with a referring early intervention system may positively impact referrals for diagnostic evaluation as well as the ability of families to schedule and attend appointments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13623613
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136799778
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361318787797