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Attributed Meanings And Strategies To Prevent Challenging Behaviors Of Hospitalized Children With Autism: Two Perspectives, Norah L. Johnson Phd, Rn, Cpnp, Abir K. Bekhet, Karen Marie Robinson, Dana Rodriguez
Attributed Meanings And Strategies To Prevent Challenging Behaviors Of Hospitalized Children With Autism: Two Perspectives, Norah L. Johnson Phd, Rn, Cpnp, Abir K. Bekhet, Karen Marie Robinson, Dana Rodriguez
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
Introduction
Understanding is limited of the meaning attributed to behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder and strategies used to prevent challenging behaviors in the context of hospitalization.
Methods
This qualitative study consisted of two focus groups (n = 10; five mothers and five health care providers [HCPs]). Transcripts were analyzed using the qualitative method of narrative inquiry.
Results
The meaning attributed to behaviors by the mothers and the HCPs differed. The mothers attributed behaviors to the child's communication of frustration, hyperactivity, and self-calming. The HCPs attributed challenging behaviors to self-stimulation and child aggression. Strategies to prevent behaviors also …