Practitioner Review: Pathways to care for ADHD - a systematic review of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder starting in childhood that may persist into adulthood. It can be managed through carefully monitored medication and nonpharmacological interventions. Access to care for children at risk of ADHD varies both within and between countries. A systematic literature review was conducted to investigate the research evidence related to factors which influence children accessing services for ADHD.

Method

Studies investigating access to care for children at risk of ADHD were identified through electronic searches of the international peer-reviewed and grey literature. Databases were searched from inception till 30th April 2012. This identified 23,156 articles which were subjected to three

SUBMITTER: Wright N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5008177 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature