The use of telehealth in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a survey of parents and caregivers.

ABSTRACT: The use of telehealth became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic, including in child and adolescent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services. Telehealth is defined as live, synchronous phone and video appointments between a healthcare provider and a parent and/or child with ADHD. There is a dearth of research on the use of telehealth within this population. The aim of this study was to examine parents' and caregivers' perceptions of telehealth for children and adolescents with ADHD. A cross-sectional survey design was employed. Recruitment of parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with ADHD was conducted online. The survey asked participants about their views of telehealth, previous experience, and willingness to use telehealth. Quantitative data were analys

SUBMITTER: Galvin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618160 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature