Experiences and perceptions of physical healthcare among adult autistic patients: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

The number of people diagnosed with autism is increasing globally, and autism is associated with poorer health outcomes. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding how physical healthcare is experienced and perceived by adult autistic patients. The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the research on adult autistic patients' experiences and perceptions of physical health care.

Results

Sixteen articles from four databases were included. They originated from the US, Europe, and Australia. Most of the articles were published between 2022 and 2024 and employed qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches. Adult autistic patients' experiences and perceptions of physical healthcare concerned various aspects, including th

SUBMITTER: Hedlund A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12205838 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature