TOP 53 - Integrated Care Models for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review

Publication Number: 3783.TOP 53

Sara M. Knauft, University of California Davis Children's Hospital, West Sacramento, CA, United States; Sumana Gadiraju, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States; Yalda Assemi, UC Davis MIND Institute, Laguna Hills, CA, United States; Megan Van Noord, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States; Anisha Srinivasan, University of California Davis Children's Hospital, Sacramento, CA, United States

Background: Developmental-behavioral pediatricians (DBPs) are currently unable to meet the demands of our growing pediatric population. Workforce shortages in the field likely contribute to delayed diagnosis and care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A variety of strategies have been proposed to improve access to developmental specialists. One of these strategies is integrated care -embedding developmental specialists in primary care. While integrated care addresses pediatric behavioral health needs, its use for children with developmental disabilities is poorly understood and has not been well characterized in the literature.

Objective: This scoping review aims to identify and describe the characteristics and outcomes of integrated care models for children with developmental disabilities to guide future research, clinical practice, and care delivery.

Design/Methods: Using the JBI methodology for scoping reviews, we conducted a comprehensive search of peer-reviewed literature with the assistance of a health sciences librarian. Databases searched include PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus. The final literature search yielded 2682 articles. The initial screening of titles and abstracts is currently underway to identify articles that meet our inclusion criteria. Screening and data extraction are being conducted using Covidence, and citation management is supported through Zotero. The full text review will aim to be completed by January 2026. Data extraction protocols have been developed and are following the JBI methodology. Reporting for this scoping review will follow PRISMA-ScR guidelines.

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