Bridging gaps in healthcare: child health services and specialist care collaboration for young children with autism and coexisting conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to evaluate a clinical project aiming to address gaps in healthcare for young children in an immigrant, low-resource district from early identification of regulatory problems, autism, and other neurodevelopmental symptoms by child health services to assessment and interventions in specialist care.

Methods

A mixed-model design was employed, consisting of a description of the clinical project and data from healthcare statistics to evaluating the care chain. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted to capture the perspectives of participating child health nurses. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

Results

The mean age for referral from primary to specialist care for suspected autism decreased from 38 to 27 months at (n = 5

SUBMITTER: Nygren G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11839616 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature