Diagnostic Accuracy and economic value of a Tiered Assessment for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (DATAforFASD): Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Australian practices for diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are lengthy and require specialist expertise. Specialist teams are based in urban locations; they are expensive and have prolonged waitlists. Innovative, flexible solutions are needed to ensure First Nations children living in rural/remote communities have culturally appropriate and equitable access to timely diagnosis and support. This study compares the accuracy of rapid assessments (index tests) that can be administered by a range of primary healthcare practitioners to specialist standardised FASD assessments (reference tests). The cost-efficiency of index tests will be compared with reference tests.

Methods and analysis

At least 200 children aged 6-16 years at-risk of FASD will be rec

SUBMITTER: Shanley DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10432646 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature