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J F Dixon1,2, R Akins2,3, E Miller4
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA.
Clinical Pediatrics
|September 29, 2022
Summary
A single workshop improved parental understanding of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and increased acceptance of evidence-based treatments. This intervention positively impacted parental beliefs and behaviors regarding ADHD care.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Parental misinformation and lack of treatment adherence are significant barriers in managing childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- School professionals noted concerns regarding treatment follow-through post-ADHD diagnosis.
- Misconceptions about ADHD medication efficacy and usage necessitate targeted educational interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a single-session workshop for parents of children with ADHD.
- To evaluate the workshop's effectiveness in modifying parental beliefs and knowledge about ADHD.
- To determine the impact on parental acceptance and utilization of evidence-based ADHD treatments.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study employed a single-group pre-post quasi-experimental design.
- Sixty-eight parents completed ADHD knowledge/belief scales and stress inventories before and after the workshop.
- Follow-up calls assessed treatment utilization after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Parents showed significant improvements in knowledge and beliefs regarding ADHD medication efficacy and treatment recommendations.
- Participants demonstrated increased willingness to accept physician-advised treatments and reject non-empirically supported therapies.
- Follow-up data indicated that 41% of contacted parents discussed medication and behavioral treatments with physicians.
Conclusions:
- Brief, one-session psycho-educational workshops are a feasible approach to address parental misinformation about ADHD.
- The intervention effectively influenced parental beliefs and behaviors toward scientifically supported ADHD interventions.
- Such workshops can enhance treatment acceptance and utilization for children with ADHD.
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