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The Acceptability and Effectiveness of Web-Based Developmental Surveillance Programs: Rapid Review.
Jess Baker1, Jane Kohlhoff2, Se-Inyenede Onobrakpor3
1The University of New South Wales, Liverpool, Australia.
JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth
|April 24, 2020
Summary
Web-based developmental surveillance programs show promise for early detection of childhood developmental delays, particularly in underserved communities. These digital tools offer user-friendliness and efficiency for caregivers and practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Digital Health Interventions
- Health Equity
Background:
- Web-based developmental surveillance programs offer innovative solutions for early detection of childhood developmental difficulties.
- These programs are particularly beneficial for improving access within disadvantaged populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the acceptability and effectiveness of web-based developmental surveillance programs.
- Focus on children aged 0 to 6 years.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Searched 6 databases and gray literature, extracting data on health equity variables.
Main Results:
- Twenty studies were identified, primarily using web-based versions of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F) and Parent Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) screeners.
- Caregivers and practitioners preferred web-based screeners due to user-friendliness, improved follow-up accuracy, time savings, and training efficiencies.
Conclusions:
- Web-based developmental screening offers clear efficiencies compared to traditional face-to-face methods.
- Limited evidence currently exists on the necessity of web-based versus in-person screening.
