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Promoting Equitable Engagement in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Care
Pediatric Annals
|January 6, 2025
Summary
Racial-ethnic minority children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face treatment disparities. Understanding family experiences with systemic racism is crucial for equitable ADHD care and improved clinical practices.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare disparities
- Racial and ethnic minority health outcomes
- Systemic racism in medicine
Background:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common pediatric condition.
- Children from racial-ethnic minority backgrounds experience significant disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
- Systemic racism is a critical factor influencing these inequities in healthcare access and quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of systemic racism on ADHD care for children from minority backgrounds.
- To highlight the experiences of families of color navigating the healthcare system for ADHD treatment.
- To provide actionable insights for clinicians to improve equitable ADHD care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach integrating a mother's narrative of her son's ADHD care journey.
- Commentary from an interprofessional clinical team.
- Analysis of systemic barriers and facilitators in pediatric ADHD treatment.
Main Results:
- Systemic racism creates significant barriers to timely and consistent ADHD treatment for minority children.
- Family-centered approaches and culturally sensitive care are essential for equitable engagement.
- Clinicians can mitigate disparities through awareness and targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Addressing systemic racism is imperative for achieving health equity in pediatric ADHD care.
- Centering the experiences of families of color is vital for developing effective and inclusive clinical strategies.
- Interprofessional collaboration can enhance the delivery of equitable ADHD services.
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