Table 2 Statement ratings: criteria for conducting a full diagnostic evaluation
Statements | N | % Agree (IQD) |
|---|---|---|
Prenatal alcohol exposure criteria: What level of alcohol exposure, at any time during pregnancy, would alone be sufficient to indicate the need for a full diagnostic evaluation for FASD: | Â | Â |
Q1. Less than 7 standard drinks per week, and no more than 2 standard drinks on any one day | 80 | 37.5 (2) |
Q2. Less than 7 standard drinks per week, and between 3 and 4 standard drinks on any one day | 78 | 61.5 (1) |
Q3. 7 or more standard drinks per week, and no more than 2 standard drinks on any one day | 79 | 59.5 (2) |
Q4. 7 or more standard drinks per week, and between 3 and 4 standard drinks on any one day | 81 | 81.5 (1) 1 |
Q5. Binge drinking (5 or more standard drinks per occasion) less than once per week | 84 | 78.6 (1) 1 |
Q6. Binge drinking (5 or more standard drinks per occasion) once or twice per week | 83 | 84.3 (1) 2 |
Q7. No level of prenatal alcohol exposure is alone sufficient to indicate the need for a full diagnostic evaluation for FASD | 72 | 45.8 (3) |
Other criteria: In the absence of other known causes, a full diagnostic evaluation for FASD is required when there is evidence of: | Â | Â |
Q8. Concern by a parent or foster parent that their child might have a FASD | 88 | 88.6 (1) 1 |
Q9. All 3 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies (smooth philtrum, thin vermillion border, and small palpebral fissures) | 83 | 95.2 (1) 2 |
Q10. 2 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies | 78 | 76.9 (1) 1 |
Q11. The characteristic pattern of FAS facial anomalies (number unspecified) | 79 | 72.2 (2) 2 |
Q12. 2 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies, and a growth deficit or any CNS abnormality (structural, neurological or functional) | 80 | 93.8 (1) 2 |
Q13. 2 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies, and a growth deficit and any CNS abnormality | 82 | 92.7 (1) 2 |
Q14. 1 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies, and a growth deficit or any CNS abnormality | 81 | 67.9 (1) |
Q15. 1 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies, and a growth deficit and any CNS abnormality | 81 | 85.2 (1) 1 |
Q16. Known or probable prenatal alcohol exposure, and 1 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies, and a growth deficit or any CNS abnormality | 83 | 92.8 (1) 1 |
Q17. Known or probable prenatal alcohol exposure, and 1 of the characteristic FAS facial anomalies, and a growth deficit and any CNS abnormality | 82 | 96.3 (1) 2 |
Q18. Growth deficit and any CNS abnormality | 79 | 55.7 (1) |
Q19. Known or probable prenatal alcohol exposure, and growth deficit and any CNS abnormality | 83 | 94.0 (1) 2 |
Q20. Known or probable prenatal alcohol exposure, and any CNS abnormality | 82 | 87.8 (1) 1 |
Q21. 2 or more CNS abnormalities | 73 | 43.8 (2) |
Q22. Known or probable prenatal alcohol exposure, and 2 or more CNS abnormalities | 82 | 95.1 (1) 2 |
Q23. Known or probable prenatal alcohol exposure, and 1 or more birth defects | 81 | 87.7 (1) 1 |
Other statement about the use of the criteria: | Â | Â |
Q24. A full diagnostic evaluation for FASD should occur outside standard criteria when health professionals have concerns or doubts about FASD screening results | 75 | 82.7 (1) |