ArticleJMIR medical education2020
Evaluation of a Web-Based ADHD Awareness Training in Primary Care: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial With Nested Interviews.
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- Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions to increase knowledge and awareness of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Knowledge, attitude, and performance of primary healthcare physicians toward diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at PHC centers in Riyadh second health cluster, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Improving healthcare information for young people with ADHD in general practice: a qualitative study.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025Article
- Evaluation and Uptake of an Online ADHD Psychoeducation Training for Primary Care Health Care Professionals: Implementation Study.JMIR medical education · 2025Article
- General practitioners, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the risks of stimulant mismanagement.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Barriers and facilitators to implementing a Canadian shared-care ADHD program in pediatric settings in Shanghai: a consolidated framework for implementation research approach.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Knowledge of Parents Working in Healthcare Settings Toward Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Children.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Article
- Use of healthcare services before diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a population-based matched case-control study.Archives of disease in childhood · 2023Article
- Development and evaluation of an online education tool on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for general practitioners: the important contribution of co-production.BMC family practice · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting up to 5% of children and adults. Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can result in adverse long-term health, educational, and social impacts for affected individuals. Therefore, it is important to identify this disorder as early as possible. General practitioners (GPs) frequently play a gatekeeper role in access to specialist services in charge of diagnosis and treatment. Studies have shown that their lack of knowledge and understanding about ADHD can create barriers to care.
objectiveThis pilot randomized controlled trial assesses the efficacy of a web-based psychoeducation program on ADHD tailored for GPs.
methodsA total of 221 participants were randomized to either a sham intervention control or an awareness training intervention and they completed questionnaires on ADHD knowledge, confidence, and attitude at 3 time points (preintervention, postintervention, and 2-week follow-up). Participants in the intervention arm were invited to participate in a survey and follow-up interview between 3 and 6 months after the intervention.
resultsThe responses of 109 GPs were included in the analysis. The knowledge (P<.001) and confidence (P<.001) of the GPs increased after the intervention, whereas misconceptions decreased (P=.04); this was maintained at the 2-week follow-up (knowledge, P<.001; confidence, P<.001; misconceptions, P=.03). Interviews and surveys also confirmed a change in practice over time.
conclusionsThese findings demonstrate that a short web-based intervention can increase GPs' understanding, attitude, and practice toward ADHD, potentially improving patients' access to care.
trial registrationInternational Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number ISRCTN45400501; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN45400501.
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