Journal article
CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH PRENATAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT
JOURNAL OF POPULATION THERAPEUTICS AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, v 24(1), pp e25-e38
01 Jan 2017
PMID: 28186713
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Abstract
Background
Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is the United States' most common preventable cause of birth defects and intellectual and developmental disabilities collectively referred to as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Objective
This study was designed to identify gaps in pediatric providers' knowledge and practices regarding FASD patient identification, diagnosis, management and referral, and to inform needs-based FASD resource development.
Methods
Pediatric providers (pediatricians, trainees, nurse practitioners) were exposed to survey links embedded in newsletters electronically distributed to the membership of two national professional societies. Survey responses were compiled and analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results
Of the 436 respondents, 71% were pediatricians and 88.2% suspected that a child in their practice could have an FASD. Only 29.2% of respondents felt "very comfortable" diagnosing or referring an individual with suspected FASD. Merely 11.5% were satisfied with their current FASD knowledge base and practice behaviour. Most respondents (89.6%) indicated online continuing education courses as preferred learning method and suggested their knowledge and practices would be best enhanced through FASD-specific diagnostic and referral checklists or algorithms, and patient education brochures and fact sheets.
Conclusions
This study showed that few respondents were satisfied with their current FASD knowledge or practice behaviours. Continuing FASD education, particularly through online courses, was strongly desired. To maximize FASD recognition and optimize care for patients with FASDs, pediatric care providers must ensure that their FASD knowledge base, practice skills and provision of medical home care remain current.
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Details
- Title
- CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH PRENATAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT
- Creators
- Vincent C. Smith - Harvard University ,Phillip Matthias - Alaska Neurology CenterYasmin N. Senturias - Carolinas Healthcare SystemRenee M. Turchi - Drexel UniversityJanet F. Williams - Univ Texas San Antonio, Sch Med, Dept Pediat, San Antonio, TX USA
- Publication Details
- JOURNAL OF POPULATION THERAPEUTICS AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, v 24(1), pp e25-e38
- Publisher
- DOUGMAR PUBLISHING GROUP INC
- Number of pages
- 13
- Grant note
- 5U58DD000587 / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; United States Department of Health & Human Services; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000396600100004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85011343876
- Other Identifier
- 991019167740704721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy