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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.
Insights
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.
Abstract:
Background: Patients with neurodevelopmental disorders are not always provided the quality of medical care they deserve. Medical personnel report limited preparation and education in caring for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. Aim: The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the research on medical personnel training programs, identify effective training methods, and provide directions for future application and research. Methods: Thirty-four studies met inclusion criteria. The studies were summarized in terms of training components, the medical personnel trained, and the effectiveness of the training in achieving target outcomes. Results: Seventy-nine percent of studies demonstrated improvement in target outcomes. A variety of training components were used in combination throughout the studies, demonstrating a possibility of significant change to medical personnel's abilities for and attitudes about working with patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. Conclusion: Further research is needed to determine specifically which types of training can affect which target outcomes.
