Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased risk of poor mental health outcomes. Although there is interest in screening for ACEs for early identification and intervention, it is not known whether screening improves outcomes for children.

Objective

To systematically review whether screening for ACEs in children leads to an increase in (1) identification of ACEs, (2) referrals to services, (3) increased uptake of services, and (4) improved mental health outcomes for children and parents.

Data sources

Ovid Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Center for Clinical and Translational Research electronic databases were searched between 2009 and 2021.

Study selection

Studies were included if researchers screened for current ACEs in children age

SUBMITTER: Loveday S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9677935 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature