COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Disorders: Feasibility and Acceptability.
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc
; : 10783903231172997, 2023 May 09.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Autistic individuals often have comorbid medical conditions, which can increase the likelihood of being severely affected by COVID-19. The best prevention for this is vaccination. However, some autistic individuals engage in behaviors that might create a barrier to successful vaccination.AIMS:
We describe the development and acceptability of a clinic specializing in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who exhibit challenging behavior.METHOD:
The clinic utilized behavioral antecedent strategies and contingencies to increase compliance with the vaccine and decrease distress associated with the procedure.RESULTS:
We achieved a 100% success rate with vaccine administration and caregivers reported high satisfaction with the clinic.CONCLUSIONS:
The present vaccine clinic is adaptable to various settings and patients and was well-received overall by caregivers. Replication in different geographic regions may be beneficial when resources allow for this type of clinic.
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MEDLINE
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En
Journal:
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc
Year:
2023
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Article
Affiliation country:
United States