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Investigation of services and programmes available in Aotearoa for FASD

Year:
2021
Duration:
16 months
Approved budget:
$29,956.00
Researchers:
Dr Jessica McCormack
,
Dr Joanna Ting Wai Chu
,
Associate Professor David Newcombe
,
Professor Anita Gibbs
,
Dr Leigh Henderson
,
Ms Anna Gundesen
Host:
University of Otago
Proposal type:
Health Delivery Research Activation Grant
Lay summary
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is under-researched in Aotearoa New Zealand. Little is known about what services are available to individuals and families affected by FASD and how those services are accessed. There is a pressing need to develop evidence-based interventions, policies and practices that address the needs of individuals with FASD, and those of their families, whānau and caregivers. An environmental scan is essential for identifying what services are available and where the gaps are in health delivery that need to be addressed in order to meet the needs of those with FASD.