A novel self-rating instrument designed for long-term, app-based monitoring of ADHD symptoms: A mixed-methods development and validation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular outcome monitoring is essential for effective attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment, yet routine care often limits long-term contacts to annual visits. Smartphone apps can complement current practice by offering low-threshold, long-term sustainable monitoring capabilities. However, special considerations apply for such measurement which should be anchored in stakeholder preferences.

Methods

This mixed-methods study engaged 13 experienced clinicians from Region Stockholm in iterative qualitative interviews to inform development of an instrument for app-based ADHD monitoring: the mHealth scale for Continuous ADHD Symptom Self-monitoring (mCASS). A subsequent survey, including the mCASS and addressing app-based monitoring preferences, was

SUBMITTER: Backer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423372 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature