FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS): THE NURSE AS AN AGENT OF CHANGE IN PREVENTION AND DIAGNOSIS - AN OVERVIEW STUDY
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Abstract
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is linked to various effects and clinical characteristics that correlate with the dosage and duration of alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Consequently, persistent anatomical and brain changes are observed, which result in alterations in cognitive, motor, and behavioral capabilities. The objective of this study was to synthesize the existing data and evidence on FAS and the role of nurses as agents of change in prevention and diagnosis. This study provides an Overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials (RCT), whose studies were identified up to October 2023 and limited to the English language. The AMSTAR-2 tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the selected studies. As a result, it was possible to observe that, according to the systematic reviews, they provided a deeper understanding of the challenges associated with coping with FAS. It is believed that public awareness plays a role in cultural formation regarding this behavior, demonstrating the importance of ensuring a safe pregnancy, highlighting the risks associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy, carrying out a transformation through prevention campaigns and guidance provided by nurses during pregnancy prenatal care.