Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Mental Health
Date Submitted: Jul 20, 2023
Date Accepted: Apr 15, 2024
Technologies for supporting individuals and carers living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT
Background:
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a common developmental disability that requires lifelong and ongoing support, but is often difficult to find due to a lack of trained professionals, limited funding and support available. Technology could provide cost-effective, accessible, and effective support to those living with FASD and their caregivers.
Objective:
In this review we aimed to explore the use of technology available for supporting people living with FASD and their caregivers.
Methods:
Eligibility Criteria: We conducted a scoping review to identify studies that included technology for people with FASD or their caregivers; focused on FASD; used an empirical study design; were published since 2005; used technology for assessment, diagnosis, monitoring or support for people with FASD. Sources of Evidence: We searched Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, APA PsycINFO, ACM Digital library, Journal of Medical Internet Research, the Cochrane library, EBSCOhost, IEEE, study references and grey literature to find studies. Charting
Methods:
Two reviewers independently completed study selection and data extraction.
Results:
Thirteen studies exploring technology available for people with FASD showed that technology could be effective at teaching skills and supporting caregivers and developing skills for people with FASD.
Conclusions:
Technology could provide support for people affected by FASD, however, currently there is limited technology available, and the potential benefits are largely unexplored.
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