Assessing Patient Characteristics and Improving Data Accessibility in Autism Spectrum Disorder Inpatient Programs.

Abstract

This project focused on enhancing healthcare data visualization and accessibility for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) receiving inpatient psychiatric services. Data review and quality assurance were conducted using REDCap, with a focus on accuracy and completeness of patient demographic and service data. An interactive Power BI dashboard was developed using REDCap-exported datasets to visualize trends in service characteristics, patient profiles, and healthcare utilization. Although dynamic integration through API was not available, the dashboard was built with scalable design features to support future real-time functionality. Additional responsibilities included coordinating evaluations, supporting subgroup communication, and organizing timelines to ensure consistent data workflows across projects. The effort demonstrates the practical value of integrating informatics tools in ASD clinical settings to support data-driven care, team collaboration, and strategic decision-making.