Honorio Neto, F.; Tatlow-Golden, M.; Mulligan, A.; Gavin, B. and McNicholas, F.
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| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2017.29 |
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Abstract
Objectives. This mixed-method national survey has obtained original data on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attitudes, assessment and treatment regimes reported by paediatricians and child psychiatrists; and has compared their clinics. It has examined the extent of involvement of Irish paediatricians in the management of ADHD.
Methods. A questionnaire was designed, based on a review of literature and ADHD guidelines, and piloted by expert clinicians. Universal recruitment was conducted among Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) consultants (n = 71) and community/general paediatric consultants (n = 72). Quantitative and qualitative data was collected and analysed.
Results. There was an overall response rate of 43%. A dedicated ADHD clinic is offered in 79% of CAMHS services, but only in one paediatric service. Participants reported that the assessment of ADHD involves multidisciplinary work and this was only established in CAMHS clinics. Medication is initiated by 82% of child psychiatrists and only 22% of paediatricians.
Conclusions. This first national study of ADHD attitudes and practices presents comprehensive data regarding the management of children with ADHD in CAMHS and paediatric settings in Ireland. Paediatricians reported a minor role in managing ADHD. Study limitations are related to subjective reporting rather than case note audit, and a moderate response rate for the paediatricians’ participants.
| Item Type: | Journal Item |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2017 College of Psychiatrists of Ireland |
| ISSN: | 2051-6967 |
| Keywords: | Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity; attitudes; child psychiatry; paediatrics; therapeutics |
| Academic Unit/School: | Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport > Childhood, Youth and Sport > Childhood and Youth Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport > Childhood, Youth and Sport Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) |
| Research Group: | Childhood Youth and Sport Group (CYSG) |
| Item ID: | 55659 |
| Depositing User: | Mimi Tatlow-Golden |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2018 09:05 |
| Last Modified: | 14 May 2019 04:42 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/55659 |
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