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Christopher Harrison1, Janice Charles, Helena Britt

  • 1Australian GP Statistics & Classification Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales.

Australian Family Physician
|June 5, 2008
PubMed
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Management of attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADHD) is infrequent in general practice for children aged 5-17. National estimates suggest approximately 46,000 ADHD cases are managed annually by general practitioners.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • General Practice
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children.
  • Effective management of ADHD in primary care is crucial for long-term outcomes.
  • Previous studies suggest variability in ADHD diagnosis and treatment across different healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the frequency of ADHD management within general practice encounters for children.
  • To estimate the national annual number of ADHD cases managed by general practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program.
  • Analyzed encounters with children aged 5-17 years between April 2000 and December 2007.

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  • Calculated the rate of ADHD management per 1,000 child encounters.

    • Main Results:

    • ADHD management occurred at a rate of six times per 1,000 encounters for children aged 5-17.
    • This rate suggests approximately 46,000 national annual encounters for ADHD management in this age group.
    • Findings highlight the prevalence of ADHD management within the general practice setting.

    Conclusions:

    • ADHD management in general practice for children aged 5-17 is relatively infrequent.
    • The BEACH program data provides valuable insights into primary care for pediatric ADHD.
    • Further research may explore reasons for this management frequency and optimize care pathways.