ERIC Number: EJ1233728
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
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Comparison of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Care between School-Based Health Centers and a Continuity Clinic
MacGeorge, Claire A.; King, Kathryn L.; Simpson, Annie N.; Abramson, Erika L.; Bundy, David G.; McElligott, James T.
Journal of School Health, v89 n12 p953-958 Dec 2019
Background: School-based health centers (SBHC) are in a unique position to provide guideline-driven attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) care. In this study, we compared adherence to 2 components of ADHD guidelines in SBHC versus a continuity clinic. Methods: We compared proportions of ADHD visits that had a structured symptom report available and timely follow-up in SBHC to a continuity clinic using chart review. We used multiple logistic regression to estimate the association between guideline adherence and clinic type. Results: Participants who had a medication dose change were 3.9 times more likely (relative risk [RR] = 3.9, 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.0-5.1) to have a structured report present and 1.7 times more likely (RR = 1.7, 95% CI 1.2-2.2) to have follow-up within 30 days if they were seen in SBHC versus continuity clinic. Participants who were stable on their medication dose were 18 times more likely (RR = 18.0, 95% CI 11.3-29.0) to have a structured report present and 1.4 times more likely (RR = 1.4, 95% CI 1.3-1.6) to have follow-up within 100 days if they were seen in SBHC versus continuity clinic. Conclusions: Care provided in SBHC was associated with improved adherence to guidelines and has the potential to the improve pediatric ADHD outcomes.
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, School Health Services, Guidelines, Clinics, Drug Therapy, Reports, Child Health, Institutional Characteristics, Access to Health Care
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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