A framework to improve parental participation in hospital care of autistic children in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal

This research study developed a framework to enhance parental involvement in hospital care for autistic children by exploring perceptions of nurses and parents regarding effective participation strategies. The framework identifies four key sub-concepts—information sharing, proximity, attitude, and resource garnering—to reduce distressing hospital experiences caused by overstimulation and communication challenges in autistic children.