ECR: 10 steps to creating quality initiative for children with autism

When the radiology department at Cork University Hospital in the south coast of Ireland took the lead in developing an autism-friendly patient experience, they observed that it took less time to complete imaging studies for children with autism, according to a February 28 session at ECR 2024. Too much noise, too much pain, and too much information thrown at them summarize what children with autism can feel in the hospital, explained Martin Peyton, a clinical specialist and radiographer, who presented his hospital's quality initiative. "When the child is overstimulated, they are unwilling to assist in the short term. Their distrust in healthcare providers can make interactions with the child very problematic, more stressful for the child and on the parents as well. Every interaction equals pain," Peyton said, especially with orthopedics because they have to find where the pain is. However, with the assistance of an autism advocate society called As I Am, the Cork University team was able to modify the patient experience toward their goal of becoming Ireland's first "autism-friendly hospital." Among the steps they took were the following: ol.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} Sharing stories online. Creating quiet rooms for patients that were in contrast to rooms where children might normally wait.Repainting rooms in autism-friendly colors, generally beige. Developing a YouTube channel with realistic walkthrough videos of what children can expect along their patient ...
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