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

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.

Citation:
Okurame JC, Cannon L, Carter E, Thomas S, Elliott EJ, Rice LJ. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder resources for health professionals: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open. 2022;12(9):e065327.

Keywords:
Community child health; fetal medicine; medical education & training

Abstract:
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.