A atuação dos/as enfermeiros/as na Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) para a identificação precoce do Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) em crianças: Um estado do conhecimento de estudos científicos publicados no período de 2018 a 2023 na área da saúde

Abstract

The importance of the role of nurses in the Family Health Strategy (FHS) is particularly emphasized in the early identification of conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children. Therefore, the objective of this study was to map the state of knowledge from scientific studies published between 2018 and 2023 in the health field, focusing on the role of nurses in the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in the early identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children. This is a qualitative research, developed through a bibliographic review, using the State of Knowledge methodology to analyze scientific studies published between 2018 and 2023. Fifteen articles were selected through searches in databases such as Research, Society and Development, Capes Periodicals Portal, Scielo, Virtual Health Library, and Google Scholar. The data analysis followed Bardin's Content Analysis technique, allowing the identification of categories such as: 1) The role of nurses in the Family Health Strategy (FHS); 2) Indicators observed in children's behavior and development during nursing consultations; 3) Tools used by nurses to identify ASD in children; 4) Follow-up and guidance to families; and 5) Challenges in nurse training and education. The results indicate that nurses play a fundamental role in the early identification of ASD during childcare consultations, observing signs of developmental delays and using tools such as the M-CHAT Scale and IRDI. Thus, the continuous training of nurses, in addition to a humanized approach, is essential for the early diagnosis of ASD and for providing comprehensive support to the child and family.