Abstract
Aims
The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview of developmental outcomes of children diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
Methods
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework was used to guide this scoping review. A comprehensive search of CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and PsycINFO was conducted using search terms related to NAS and developmental areas. Full-text screening was completed for 30 articles, and eight studies were included in this review.
Results
Cognitive and language development, as well as school performance, social and motor domains, may be areas of concern in children with NAS.
Conclusions
The developmental outcomes of infants with NAS cannot be firmly determined due to inconsistent results across reviewed studies. Future research investigating development across various ages is required for rending more appropriate intervention services to this high-risk population.
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors. All authors have contributed equally to this study.
Correction Statement
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Notes on contributors
Sandra Fucile
Sandra Fucile is an Assitant Professor at the School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's university.
Haley Gallant
Anjali Patel and Haley Gallant are both Occupational Therapist.
Anjali Patel
Anjali Patel and Haley Gallant are both Occupational Therapist.