Methodology for conducting the children's attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder telemental health treatment study in multiple underserved communities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children living in nonmetropolitan communities are underserved by evidence-based mental health care and are underrepresented in clinical trials.

Purpose

In this article, we describe lessons learned in conducting the Children's Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Telemental Health (TMH) Treatment Study (CATTS), a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of TMH in improving outcomes of children with ADHD living in underserved communities.

Methods

Children were referred by primary care providers (PCPs). The test intervention group received six telepsychiatry sessions with each session followed by an caregiver behavior training session delivered in-person by a local therapist. A secure website was used to support decision making by the

SUBMITTER: Vander Stoep A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4286399 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature