Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder resources for health professionals: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) encounter a range of health and allied health providers and require specialised support to ensure health services are provided safely and effectively. Not all health professionals possess the knowledge or expertise required for the identification, assessment, referral and management of FASD. Accessible resources for understanding and managing FASD can help create awareness in health professionals and ensure patients receive the correct diagnosis and timely access to the necessary supports and services. The aim of this scoping review is to identify and analyse FASD resources for health professionals.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive search of eight databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, PubMED, EMBASE,

SUBMITTER: Okurame JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9472138 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature