Factors to be considered as part of a holistic assessment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A scoping review ...

• Main Authors: Reid, N, Kent, N, Hewlett, N, Bagley, Kerryn, Tsang, TW, Goldsbury, S, Williams, R, Akison, L, Holland, L, Vanderpeet, C, Doyle, M, Boaden, N, Hayes, N
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: La Trobe 2024
• Subjects: Clinical and health psychology; Biological psychology; Applied and developmental psychology; Paediatrics; Clinical sciences; Epidemiology; First Nations
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.26181/25293334.v1; https://opal.latrobe.edu.au/articles/journal_contribution/Factors_to_be_considered_as_part_of_a_holistic_assessment_for_fetal_alcohol_spectrum_disorder_A_scoping_review/25293334/1

We undertook a scoping review to identify the factors outside of current fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnostic criteria to be considered as part of a holistic assessment process. This included physical, social, cultural, mental health and wellbeing factors to inform targeted recommendations and supports to improve outcomes for individuals with FASD. Evidence from this review will be used to inform the revision of the Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD. Six electronic databases were searched. Studies were eligible if they included factors outside of the diagnostic criteria that cover dysmorphology, growth restriction, neurodevelopmental impairments. Data charting and content analysis were performed to synthesize the results. One hundred twenty-one studies were included that spanned 12 key areas These included physical health, sleep, adverse postnatal experiences, substance use/other risk-taking behaviors, contact with the criminal justice system, mental health, First Nations cultural ...