Parental attitudes to a telehealth parent coaching intervention for autism spectrum disorder. (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salomone, Erica; Maurizio Arduino, Giuseppe
• Is Part Of: Journal of telemedicine and telecare. Volume 23:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 416
• Page End: 420
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Remote consultation -- tele-education -- telehealth -- telepsychiatry -- autism spectrum disorder; Telecommunication in medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1357633X16642067
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1357-633X

Abstract

Introduction: This study examined the potential feasibility of tele-delivered parent coaching in a rural area of Italy through a survey of parents' attitudes towards this type of intervention. Methods: Parents of all children up to six years of age registered with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder at the clinic catering for the area were invited to take part in the study. The final sample consisted of 43 parents. Results: Parents with worse Internet skills and those who reported lower levels of satisfaction with currently received services were less likely to be willing to enrol. There was a trend for parents with lower self-efficacy to be less likely to enrol. Educational level, previous experience of video-calling, travel time to the clinic and child's level of ability were not associated with the choice of enrolment. Discussion: Implications for strategies to contrast barriers to adoption and strengthen implementation plans are discussed.