Experience of CBT in adults with ADHD: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT) as the psychotherapeutic treatment of choice for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the UK. However, the literature often refers to adapted CBT programs tailored for ADHD and provides limited insight into how adults with ADHD experience and perceive this form of treatment in routine clinical practice.

Methods

This mixed-methods study aims to explore ADHD individuals' experience and perception of CBT delivered in routine clinical practice, to gain a better understanding of this treatment's helpfulness and perceived effectiveness.

Results

A survey (n=46) and semi-structured in-depth interviews (n=10) were conducted to explo

SUBMITTER: William S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221408 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature