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Training Medical Professionals to Work with Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review.
Katherine Ceglio1, Mandy J Rispoli2, Eric M Flake3
1Indiana University School of Medicine - Lafayette , West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|June 17, 2020
Summary
Medical training programs can improve healthcare for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. This review highlights effective training methods and areas for future research to enhance care quality.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare quality
- Medical education
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
Background:
- Patients with neurodevelopmental disorders often receive suboptimal medical care.
- Healthcare professionals report insufficient training in managing these patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review medical personnel training programs for neurodevelopmental disorders.
- To identify effective training strategies and guide future research and practice.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of 34 studies was conducted.
- Studies were analyzed based on training content, participants, and outcome effectiveness.
Main Results:
- 79% of reviewed studies showed positive outcomes from training.
- Combined training components effectively improved healthcare personnel's skills and attitudes.
Conclusions:
- Training programs show promise in enhancing care for neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Further research is required to pinpoint specific training types for specific outcomes.
