Implications of adverse childhood experiences screening on behavioral health services: A scoping review and systems modeling analysis.

ABSTRACT: Widespread implementation of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) screening is occurring in the United States in response to policies and practice recommendations. However, limited research has established how these screening efforts impact the health care system and ultimately health outcomes. This article examines the current knowledge base on screening in medical settings. A scoping review of articles reporting on ACEs screening and prevalence in the United States was conducted. Of the 1,643 unique studies across two decades, 12 articles meeting criteria included nine on routine screening in medical settings and three on population-based surveys. A Monte Carlo simulation model was designed to synthesize evidence, identify key areas of uncertainty, and explore service system implications

SUBMITTER: Barnett ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8161946 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature