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Cost, cost-consequence and cost-effectiveness evaluation of a practice change intervention to increase routine provision of antenatal care addressing maternal alcohol consumption

Implementation of antenatal clinical guideline recommendations are implemented for addressing maternal alcohol consumption is sub-optimal There is a complete absence of evidence of the cost and cost-effectiveness of delivering practice change interventions addressing maternal alcohol consumption amongst women accessing maternity services. The study sought to determine the cost, cost-consequence and cost-effectiveness of developing and delivering a multi-strategy practice change intervention in three sectors of a health district in New South Wales, Australia.
  • Publishing Date:

    4 February, 2022

  • Journal Name:

    Implementation Science

  • Authors:

    Zoe Szewczyk, Penny Reeves, Melanie Kingsland, Emma Doherty, Elizabeth Elliott, Luke Wolfenden, Tracey W. Tsang, Adrian Dunlop, Andrew Searles & John Wiggers

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and confabulation in psycholegal settings: A beginner’s guide for criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal interviewers

Impairments caused by pre-natal alcohol exposure contribute to the over-representation of individuals with FASD in the United States juvenile and adult criminal justice systems. These same impairments can equally impact on individuals with FASD who are witnesses to or victims of crime who also have to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. Individuals with FASD are particularity at risk of confabulation when they are subjected to tactics, such as stressful and anxiety-provoking situations, threats, and leading, suggestive, or coercive questioning. This article serves as a beginner's guide for professionals working in criminal justice settings by (a) providing research-based overviews of FASD and confabulation, (b) describing how FASD may lead to confabulation, and (c) suggesting ways that professionals can modify protocols when interacting with individuals with FASD.
  • Publishing Date:

    1 February, 2022

  • Journal Name:

    Behavioral sciences & the law

  • Authors:

    Jerrod Brown, Alec Jonason , Erik Asp, Valerie McGinn, Megan N. Carter, Vanessa Spiller, Amy Jozan

FASD: An update on policy and practice in Australia

This paper published in February 2022 outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia. It describes some of the key policy and practice initiatives since 2016, including the National FASD Strategic Action Plan 2018-2028, and considers further opportunities for responding to the needs of children and families affected by FASD. This paper is intended to provide an overview of the key issues for child and family practitioners who may encounter children and families living with FASD.
  • Publishing Date:

    1 February, 2022

  • Journal Name:

    Child Family Community Australia

  • Authors:

    Sara Mclean

A Family-Directed Approach for Supporting Individuals with FASDs

This review published in 2022 proposes a theoretical framework to support professionals in collaborating with families in the provision of services for children with FASDs (FASD). Existing models of family-directed care and family contextual factors relevant to planning interventions were reviewed. This information was adapted and integrated in the context of available evidence regarding the provision of evidence-based approaches for children with FASD and their families.
  • Publishing Date:

    30 January, 2022

  • Journal Name:

    Current Developmental Disorders Reports

  • Authors:

    Natasha Reid, Andi Crawford, Christie Petrenko, Julie Kable & Heather Carmichael Olson

Understanding Current Staff Experiences, Practices and Needs in Supporting Young People with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the Queensland Youth Justice System

Young people with neurodevelopmental disorders are overrepresented in the youth justice system and face many disadvantages due to their impairments. This study published in 2022 investigated what factors predict and contribute to the behavior of youth justice professionals working in the Queensland (QLD) youth justice system, utilizing a behavior change wheel framework and providing helpful directions to better support young people with neurodevelopmental conditions who are involved with the QLD youth justice system.
  • Publishing Date:

    30 January, 2022

  • Journal Name:

    International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

  • Authors:

    Alanna Heanue, Matthew J. Gullo, Nicole Hayes, Hayley Passmore & Natasha Reid

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder resources for educators: A scoping review

This scoping review published in 2022 aimed to identify and evaluate publicly available educator resources that aid in the identification, and support of students with FASD in primary/elementary school. In addition, educators and FASD experts were consulted to obtain feedback on currently available resources, and key issues and priorities for FASD resources.
  • Publishing Date:

    26 January, 2022

  • Journal Name:

    Health Promotion Journal of Australia

  • Authors:

    Briana Lees, Julia Riches, Louise Mewton, Elizabeth J. Elliott, Steve Allsop, Nicola Newton, Sue Thomas, Lauren J. Rice, Smriti Nepal, Maree Teesson, Lexine A. Stapinski

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