Evaluating Telepsychiatric Assessment Satisfaction in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Their Caregivers: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face structural and psychological barriers in accessing medical care, including economic costs, long wait times, and stress of attending new medical environments. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth services to overcome these challenges. However, few studies have assessed the satisfaction levels of children and adolescents diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and their caregivers when they use telepsychiatry, particularly in Japan.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate satisfaction by conducting telepsychiatric assessments in children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD or ASD and their caregivers and to identify f

SUBMITTER: Kurokawa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12413181 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature