Digital health interventions targeting psychological health in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research consistently shows that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a greater risk of psychological difficulties. While various interventions exist to enhance the psychological health of these parents, the potential of digital health interventions (DHIs) in this context remains underexplored.

Objective

This scoping review aims to examine the availability and effectiveness of DHIs designed to support the psychological health of parents of children with ASD.

Methods

A scoping review approach was used to map the available evidence. An expert medical librarian (JB) searched six major databases-(1) CINAHL, (2) Ovid EMBASE, (3) Ovid Global Health, (4) Ovid MEDLINE, (5) Ovid PsycINFO, and (6) Web of Science-to identify studies on ASD, d

SUBMITTER: Ji B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512936 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature