Perceptions of autistic children’s parents about dental care: Preliminary study. Concepción, 2012.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the perceptions of parents of children with autistic disorder (AD) of the school of Association of Parents and Friends of Autistics (ASPAUT) Chiguayante. A cross-sectional and exploratory study was conducted. The target population were the parents of 60 schoolchildren at ASPAUT school. The measuring instrument was a survey of thirty closed questions and one open question. Of the 60 surveys sent out 26 were recovered with varying degrees of response to each of the questions. Almost all children with AD receives dental care, about 1 time per year and mostly by pediatric dentists. There is generally a good perception of the care provided, but the need for specialized in autism spectrum disorders professionals, the existence of specific dental programs and reducing the associated costs are recognized. The issues identified by parents as most relevant for improving care were: a specialized dental care (26.9%), more humane treatment (19.2%) and using distracting techniques (11.5%). 15.4% of parents believe good dental care as well as excellent. In Chile the dental care of this population is just beginning and there are many areas that need improvements.
Keywords: Autism, Child, Delivery of Health Care, Dental Care, Attitude.
Percepciones de padres de niños autistas respecto a la atención odontológica: Estudio preliminar. Concepción, 2012.
El objetivo del presente estudio es describir la percepción de los padres de niños con trastorno autista (TA) de la escuela diferencial de la Asociación de Padres y Amigos de los Autistas (ASPAUT) de Chiguayante. Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal y carácter exploratorio. La población objetivo fueron los apoderados de 60 escolares de la escuela ASPAUT. El instrumento de medición fue una encuesta de 30 preguntas cerradas y 1 pregunta abierta. De las 60 encuestas enviadas se recuperaron 26 con grados variables de respuesta a cada una de las preguntas. Casi la totalidad de los niños con TA recibe atención dental, aproximadamente 1 vez por año y en su mayoría por odontopediatras. Existe en general una buena percepción de la atención recibida, pero se reconoce la necesidad de profesionales especializados en los trastornos del espectro autista, la existencia de programas odontológicos específicos y la reducción de los costos asociados. Los aspectos identificados por los padres como más relevantes para mejorar la atención fueron: atención de un dentista especializado (26,9%), trato más humano (19,2%) y el uso de técnicas distractoras (11,5%). Un 15,4% de los padres considera la atención dental buena así como también excelente. En Chile la atención de este tipo de pacientes presenta un desarrollo incipiente, existiendo aún muchos puntos por mejorar.
Palabras clave: Autismo, Niño, Prestación de Atención de Salud, Atención Dental, Actitud.
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