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LOWENTHAL, Rosane et al. Autistic spectrum disorders in brazilian primary care: telehealth and face-to-face training method. Psicol. teor. prat. [online]. 2019, vol.21, n.3, pp.501-516. ISSN 1516-3687.  https://doi.org/10.5935/1980-6906/psicologia.v21n3p501-516.

Primary care professionals are usually the first ones to detect symptomns of autism. We have developed and evaluated an educational model via a combined telehealth and face-to-face approach to handle autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and child mental health. The training comprised two modules involving distance-learning and face-to-face teaching environments. A total of 150 healthcare professionals - 75 doctors and 75 nurses - from five Brazilian cities were trained. Videos about ASD and child mental health were developed for the distance-learning module. The face-toface module was based on training regarding "Mental health communication skills for child and adolescent primary care." The professionals were evaluated before and after training utilizing a specific knowledge questionnaire and surveys on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP). Knowledge acquisition, practice, and attitude improved significantly after training (p < 0.01). Our results indicated that the use of interactive tele-education to train professionals in primary care is feasible and effective.

Palavras-chave : autistic disorder; primary health care; physicians; nurses; training.

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