Abstract
Introduction: Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Autistic Disorders (AD) are complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social communication deficits, social interaction, and nonverbal behavior in multiple contexts. Objective: To analyze the knowledge of the nursing team about ASD and the approach to the subject during professional training based on the principles addressed in the Human Caring Theory. Methods: Descriptive study with a qualitative approach, adopting the Human Caring Theory by Jean Watson as a theoretical reference. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals from the nursing team of a Primary Health Center in the ABC Region from São Paulo State, Brazil, in May 2019. Their knowledge about ASD in children was assessed by a 7-question guiding script. Data analysis was performed using Content Analysis Method. Results: Four main categories were elaborated: the care based on humanistic-altruistic values, the cultivation of sensitivity for self and the other, the valorization of the feelings expression and the interpersonal relationship, the promotion of intra and interpersonal teaching-learning process. Conclusion: The nursing team professionals are not prepared to work in the care of children with ASD. During their training, the subject's approach is poor, making professionals feel insecure and unable to provide care to this child and his family.
Highlights
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Autistic Disorders (AD) are complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social communication deficits, social interaction, and nonverbal behavior in multiple contexts
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Autistic Disorders (AD) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by deficits in social communication, reciprocal social interaction, and nonverbal behavior in multiple contexts, in addition to the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities[1,2]
The sample consisted of professionals from the nursing team who work in the service and whether or not they provide assistance to children with ASD in the context of global care, totaling ten interviews
Summary
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Autistic Disorders (AD) are complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social communication deficits, social interaction, and nonverbal behavior in multiple contexts. Objective: To analyze the knowledge of the nursing team about ASD and the approach to the subject during professional training based on the principles addressed in the Human Caring Theory. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals from the nursing team of a Primary Health Center in the ABC Region from São Paulo State, Brazil, in May 2019 Their knowledge about ASD in children was assessed by a 7-question guiding script. During their training, the subject’s approach is poor, making professionals feel insecure and unable to provide care to this child and his family. This assessment must be carried out by a multiprofessional team since the identification of these potentialities and commitments is paramount in order to draw up a Unique Therapeutic Plan for the best development of the child[9,10]
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