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Abstract

Grant Number:	5F38LM000087-03
Project Title:	IMPROVING ADHD CARE WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PI Information:	Name	Email	Title
	ADAMS, WILLIAM G.	badams@bu.edu

Abstract: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) continues to be the most common significant neurobehavioral problem in children, although the diagnosis and treatment of ADD/ADHD remain controversial. The specific aims of the research component of this proposal are to use a computer-based information system in an inner-city pediatric primary care center to improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment of children with suspected attention-deficit disorders by: 1) Using standardized forms to gather detailed information from parents, teachers, and physicians; 2) Using scanners to extract form data in a way that does not disrupt existing clinical workflow, offers real-time tabulation, and allows transfer of data into a computer-based patient record; 3) Supporting the diagnosis and referral of children in compliance with national guidelines and DSM-IV diagnostic criteria; 4) Identifying co-morbid conditions that require referral to non-primary care physicians; and 5) Increasing provider and parent satisfaction with the decision making process and follow-up of evaluated children.

Public Health Relevance:
This Public Health Relevance is not available.

Thesaurus Terms:
attention deficit disorder, computer assisted diagnosis, computer assisted patient care, health care quality
comorbidity, computer assisted medical decision making, pediatrics
child (0-11), clinical research, health services research tag, human subject, questionnaire

Institution:	BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS
	85 East Newton Street, M-921
	BOSTON, MA 021182394
Fiscal Year:	2002
Department:	PEDIATRICS
Project Start:	01-APR-2002
Project End:
ICD:	NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
IRG:	BLR

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