Healthcare utilisation and costs associated with poor access to diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with tic disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are no specific national guidelines in England to guide healthcare professionals in how to assess or treat young people with tic disorders. Access to evidence-based treatment, including behavioural therapy, is of limited availability.

Objectives

This study examined the economic impact on services arising from a lack of access to appropriate healthcare services for young people with tic disorders, alongside the impact on school attendance.

Methods

This study used data from the randomised controlled trial 'ORBIT' (Online Remote Behavioural Intervention for Tics). ORBIT compared online exposure and response prevention behavioural therapy for tics with online psychoeducation and recruited 224 young people aged 9-17 years in England. Here, we explore costs

SUBMITTER: Hall CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552533 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature