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Knowledge, beliefs, practice challenges, training barriers, and needs of Kazakhstani nurses in the care of patients with autism: A descriptive cross-sectional study

2025-05-28 nursing Title + abstract only
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BackgroundAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition requiring early identification and intervention to improve outcomes. Nurses are key to ASD care, facilitating referrals and supporting interventions, but often face knowledge gaps and limited training. In Kazakhstan, rising diagnoses of ASD, and healthcare reforms highlight the need for nurse education, yet challenges remain underexplored. This study examines nurses knowledge, beliefs, challenges in practice, training bar...

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