IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

Empathy in the Operating Room: Understanding Autism in Surgical Care

Empathy in the Operating Room: Understanding Autism in Surgical Care
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Marios Papadakis (Witten Herdecke University, Germany)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 14
Source title: Empowering Innovations in Advanced Autism Research and Management
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Athanasios Alexiou (Department of Research and Development, Funogen, Athens, Greece & Department of Science and Engineering, Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Hebersham, Australia), Ghulam Md Ashraf (Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics, School of Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China)and Markos Sgantzos (University of Thessaly, Greece & Hellenic Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Society, Greece)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8176-2.ch009

Purchase

View Empathy in the Operating Room: Understanding Autism in Surgical Care on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

Managing surgical care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) demands tailored strategies addressing unique behavioral, sensory, and communication challenges. Preoperative preparation includes individualized care plans, familiarization with hospital environments, alternative communication methods, and caregiver collaboration. Intraoperative strategies focus on minimizing invasive devices and adapting anesthesia protocols to reduce distress. Postoperative care emphasizes effective pain management, sensory modifications, and caregiver involvement to support recovery. By fostering empathy and understanding among healthcare providers, these approaches enhance surgical outcomes, reduce anxiety, and improve care quality for patients with ASD. This multidisciplinary framework addresses gaps in current practices, ensuring a patient-centered, empathetic approach to perioperative care.

Related Content

Kula A. Francis, Kenny A. Hendrickson. © 2026. 26 pages.
Summyr Burton, Savannah Baus, Stephen A. Murphy. © 2026. 50 pages.
Kesley Richardson, Colby Cavanaugh. © 2026. 30 pages.
Angela M. Hill, Kevin B. Sneed, Deborah Austin, Deanna B. Wathington, Hiram B. Green, Michael B. Morgan, Janet B. Roman, Feng B. Cheng, John E. Clark, Natasha Rubie, Kristy Andre, Thea Moore, Antionette Davis, Feng Cheng, Karia Doreen MacAulay, Maisha Standifer, Judette Louis, Joseph Diamond, Kyaien Conner, Victor Obi, Samantha Thompson. © 2026. 22 pages.
Angela Stephanie Mazzetti, Anniken Grønstad, John Blenkinsopp. © 2026. 32 pages.
Marie Grace Avelino Gomez, Kenith B Villaruel. © 2026. 30 pages.
Carolyn Allen. © 2026. 30 pages.
Body Bottom