Perspectives of Canadian Rural Consultant Pediatricians on Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consultant pediatricians represent a potential resource for increasing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic capacity; however, little is known about how they perceive their roles in ASD diagnosis.

Objective

The objective of this study was to examine the perspectives of rural consultant pediatricians regarding their perceived roles, facilitators, and barriers in ASD diagnosis.

Methods

We performed a qualitative study using thematic analysis. Consultant pediatricians from 3 small-sized and medium-sized Ontario communities were recruited. Semistructured interviews were conducted, transcribed, coded, and analyzed.

Results

Fourteen pediatricians participated in this study. Participants all considered ASD diagnosis to be in their scope of practice. Th

SUBMITTER: Das J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8953388 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature