Social gradient in use of health services and health-related quality of life of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) affects 5% of children on average. Despite the high need to access services for ADHD treatment, not all children with ADHD utilise healthcare services equally. This study aims to systematically synthesise evidence of equity and equality in health service use/costs and health-related quality of life (HRQoL)/wellbeing of children with ADHD across socioeconomic (SES) classes.

Methods

The literature search was conducted across seven databases (Academic Search complete, MEDLINE Complete, PsycINFO, ERIC, Global Health, CINAHL and EconLit). The search was limited to peer-reviewed articles published to 23^rd January 2023 in English and focused on children. Study quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Pr

SUBMITTER: Sevastidis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10501702 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature