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SynthesisNeuropediatrics2025

First Evidence-Based Guideline for Interventions in FASD.

Sonja Strieker, Florian Heinen, Annika Ziegler, Christine Schmucker, Ina Kopp, Mirjam N Landgraf

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Synthesis in Neuropediatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Sonja StriekerDepartment of Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, iSPZ Hauner MUC, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.
Florian HeinenDepartment of Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, iSPZ Hauner MUC, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.
Annika ZieglerInstitute for Evidence in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Germany.
Christine SchmuckerInstitute for Evidence in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Germany.
Ina KoppAssociation of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, Berlin, Germany.
Mirjam N LandgrafDepartment of Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, iSPZ Hauner MUC, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-6581-721X

Funding

Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss 01VSF21012Innovation Fund of the Federal Joint Committee 01VSF21012
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Prenatal alcohol exposure causes disruptions in brain development. The resulting disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), cannot be cured, but interventions can help improve the daily functioning of affected children and adolescents and the quality of life for the entire family.The aim of the German guideline version 2024 is to provide validated and evidence-based recommendations on interventions for children and adolescents with FASD.We searched for international guidelines and performed a systematic literature review and a hand search to identify literature (published 2012-2022) on interventions for children (0-18 years) with FASD. The quality of the literature was assessed for predefined outcomes using the GRADE method (grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation). We established a multidisciplinary guideline group, consisting of 15 professional societies, a patient support group, and 10 additional experts in the field. The group agreed on recommendations for interventions based on the systematic review of the literature and formulated additional recommendations, based on clinical experience/expert evidence in a formal consensus process.No international guideline focusing on interventions for patients with FASD was found. Thirty-two publications (4 systematic reviews and 28 original articles) were evaluated. The analysis resulted in 21 evidence-based recommendations and 26 expert consensus, covering the following topics: neuropsychological functioning, adverse effects of therapy, complications/secondary conditions, quality of life, caregiver burden, knowledge of FASD, and coping and self-efficacy.The German guideline is the first internationally to provide evidence-based recommendations for interventions in children and adolescents with FASD.

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Evidence-Based MedicineFetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersPractice Guidelines as TopicAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantQuality of Life

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PMID40015329
PMCPMC12068929

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