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¹Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment adherence is poor in youth. This article proposes the Chronic Care Model for Child Health to improve care quality by engaging patients and healthcare teams.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Health
Chronic Disease Management
Healthcare Models

Background:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent childhood chronic condition.
Established ADHD treatments exist, yet long-term therapy adherence remains a significant challenge for youth.
Existing guidelines for ADHD care in primary settings have not fully resolved adherence issues.

Observation:

Youth with ADHD exhibit poor adherence to long-term evidence-based treatments.
Current care models may not adequately support sustained engagement with ADHD therapies.
Proactive healthcare interactions and informed patient engagement are crucial for chronic condition management.

Findings:

The Chronic Care Model for Child Health is proposed as a framework to enhance ADHD care.
This model comprises six pillars: decision support, delivery system design, clinical information systems, family and self-management support, community resources and policies, and health care organizations.
Implementing this model aims to foster informed, activated patients interacting with prepared, proactive healthcare teams.

Implications:

Adoption of the Chronic Care Model for Child Health can potentially improve the quality of care for pediatric ADHD.
This approach may lead to better patient outcomes and more effective management of ADHD in children and adolescents.
The model offers a structured strategy for optimizing chronic care delivery in pediatric settings.