In transition with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): children's services clinicians' perspectives on the role of information in healthcare transitions for young people with ADHD.

ABSTRACT:

Background

National clinical guidelines emphasise the need for good communication of information by clinicians to young people and their parent/carers about what to expect during transition into adult services. Recent research indicates that of young people in need of transition for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), only a minority experience continuity of care into adulthood, with additional concerns about quality of transition. This qualitative analysis explored the role that information plays in the transition from child to adult mental health services for young people with ADHD, from the perspectives of clinicians working in children's services.

Methods

Participants were recruited from National Health Service (NHS) Trusts located across the United Kingdom

SUBMITTER: Price A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8994234 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature