ArticleThe British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science2020
Transition between child and adult services for young people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): findings from a British national surveillance study.
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- Digital health interventions with healthcare information and self-management resources for young people with ADHD: a mixed-methods systematic review and narrative synthesis.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
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- Digital health technologies for adults with ADHD: a scoping review.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Review
- Delphi consensus on the transition from pediatric to adult care in Italian ADHD youth.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2025Article
- Gaps between paediatric and psychiatric surveillance systems: rates of reporting in joint studies.BJPsych bulletin · 2025Article
- Co-Producing Resources to Help Improve Access to Primary Care for Young People With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
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- Challenges in transitioning from adolescent to Adult Mental Health Services for young adults with ADHD in Italy: an observational study.Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences · 2024Observational
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnoses and prescriptions in UK primary care, 2000-2018: population-based cohort study.BJPsych open · 2024Article
- Protocols for transitioning to adult mental health services for adolescents with ADHD.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Psychosocial interventions for improving the physical health of young people and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a scoping review.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Support in Daily Living for Young Adults with Neurodevelopmental Conditions in Sweden: A Qualitative Description of Current Practice.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- Perceived transition readiness among adolescents and young adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas: a cross-sectional descriptive study.Journal of pediatric psychology · 2024Article
- "A bit lost"-Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the transition between adolescence and adulthood: an exploratory qualitative study.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Transitioning to adult mental health services for young people with ADHD: an Italian-based survey on practices for pediatric and adult services.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2023Article
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnoses and prescriptions in UK primary care, 2000-2018: population-based cohort study.BJPsych open · 2023Article
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- Parenting roles for young people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder transitioning to adult services.Developmental medicine and child neurology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundOptimal transition from child to adult services involves continuity, joint care, planning meetings and information transfer; commissioners and service providers therefore need data on how many people require that service. Although attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently persists into adulthood, evidence is limited on these transitions.
aimsTo estimate the national incidence of young people taking medication for ADHD that require and complete transition, and to describe the proportion that experienced optimal transition.
methodSurveillance over 12 months using the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System, including baseline notification and follow-up questionnaires.
resultsQuestionnaire response was 79% at baseline and 82% at follow-up. For those aged 17-19, incident rate (range adjusted for non-response) of transition need was 202-511 per 100 000 people aged 17-19 per year, with successful transition of 38-96 per 100 000 people aged 17-19 per year. Eligible young people with ADHD were mostly male (77%) with a comorbid condition (62%). Half were referred to specialist adult ADHD and 25% to general adult mental health services; 64% had referral accepted but only 22% attended a first appointment. Only 6% met optimal transition criteria.
conclusionsAs inclusion criteria required participants to be on medication, these estimates represent the lower limit of the transition need. Two critical points were apparent: referral acceptance and first appointment attendance. The low rate of successful transition and limited guideline adherence indicates significant need for commissioners and service providers to improve service transition experiences.
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