serval:BIB_45BA8A908729
Community introduction of practice parameters for autistic spectrum disorders: Advancing early recognition.
10.1007/s10803-005-0053-2
000237472400010
16447011
Holzer
L.
author
Mihailescu
R.
author
Rodrigues-Degaeff
C.
author
Junier
L.
author
Muller-Nix
C.
author
Halfon
O.
author
Ansermet
F.
author
article
2006
Journal of autism and developmental disorders
0162-3257
journal
36
2
249-62
OBJECTIVES: Within a strong interdisciplinary framework, improvement in the quality of care for children with autistic spectrum disorders through a 2 year implementation program of Practice Parameters, aimed principally at improving early detection and intervention. METHOD: We developed Practice Parameters (PPs) for Pervasive Developmental Disorders and circulated the PPs to all child and adolescent psychiatrists practicing in the region. RESULTS: PP development and parallel information strategies resulted in a significant decrease of 1.5 years in the mean-age-at-diagnosis. However, further analysis indicated that improvement was only transient. CONCLUSION: Despite the encouraging improvement in mean-age-at-diagnosis 2 years after PP implementation, other indicators showed a failure to maintain the improvements. A systematic screening program would be the most reliable method to reinforce the PPs.
Asperger Syndrome
Autistic Disorder
Child
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Community Mental Health Services
Early Diagnosis
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Physician's Practice Patterns
Quality of Health Care
Rett Syndrome
eng
60_published
true
peer-reviewed
Publication types: Journal Article - Publication Status: ppublish
University of Lausanne
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