Study of user experience of an objective test (QbTest) to aid ADHD assessment and medication management: a multi-methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The diagnosis and monitoring of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) typically relies on subjective reports and observations. Objective continuous performance tests (CPTs) have been incorporated into some services to support clinical decision making. However, the feasibility and acceptability of adding such a test into routine practice is unknown. The study aimed to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of adding an objective computerised test to the routine assessment and monitoring of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with clinicians (n = 10) and families (parents/young people, n = 20) who participated in a randomised controlled trial. Additionally, the same clinicians (n = 10) a

SUBMITTER: Hall CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5301349 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature