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Co-Producing Resources to Help Improve Access to Primary Care for Young People With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Rebecca Gudka1, Anita Salimi1, Rachel Gaywood2

  • 1University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK.

Health Expectations : an International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy
|April 30, 2025
PubMed

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Co-produced resources improve access to ADHD care for young people navigating UK healthcare transitions. These tools address barriers and offer practical advice for patients and primary care professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Healthcare Accessibility
  • Patient Engagement

Background:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder with significant long-term consequences if left untreated.
  • Navigating healthcare pathways in the UK presents challenges, particularly for individuals aged 16-25 transitioning between child and adult mental health services.
  • Improving primary care accessibility for young people with ADHD is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To co-produce evidence-informed resources aimed at enhancing the accessibility of primary care for young people with ADHD.
  • To address the complexities of healthcare transitions for adolescents and young adults with ADHD in the UK.
  • To develop practical tools that support both patients and healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized co-production principles from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
  • Engaged lived experience advisors (young people with ADHD and supporters) and healthcare professionals.
  • Conducted workshops and individual meetings to determine resource priorities, content, and design.

Main Results:

  • A downloadable resource was co-produced by young people with ADHD, their supporters, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
  • The resource outlines key stages of ADHD healthcare pathways, identifies common barriers, and provides actionable tips from lived experience.
  • Key messages for primary care professionals were collaboratively developed.

Conclusions:

  • Co-produced resources can effectively mitigate barriers to accessing ADHD treatment and support within strained NHS services.
  • Collaborative efforts underscore the necessity for national policy reforms to alleviate pressures on healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Patient and public involvement is vital for creating impactful healthcare resources.
Abstract

Keywords:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorderco‐productionhealth policyhealth servicesprimary care

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