Progress and Pitfalls in the Provision of Quality Care for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary Care
Callen Elisabeth F, Clay Tarin L, Alai Jillian, Goodman David W, Adler Lenard A, Shields Joel, Faraone Stephen V. Journal of Attention Disorders 2023
This is a very large study of >71,000 adults with ADHD and the clinical care they received between 2010 and 2020. Ten Quality Measures (specific clinical behaviors that a health care provider would perform in caring for a patient) were evaluated for change over 10 years. In general, more QMs were performed at the end of 10 years leading to improved patient care. Clinician education about adults with ADHD likely accounts for improved clinician awareness and care.