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Golson ME, Brunson McClain M, O'Dell SM, Gormley MJ, Roanhorse TT, Yang NJ, Kettlewell P, Shahidullah JD. Assessment and Management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Pediatric Resident Perspectives on Training and Practice. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:1513-1522. [PMID: 36995005 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231163687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common presenting concern in primary care. This study examined the relationship between pediatric residency training program characteristics and residents' ADHD knowledge, attitudes, and comfort in providing ADHD services. Given the familiarity that pediatric chief residents have with the training and experiences within their residency programs, a 30-item survey was mailed to pediatric chief residents. A total of 100 residents returned their surveys (response rate 49.5%) and were included in the descriptive quantitative and thematic qualitative analyses. The majority of participants rated their ADHD knowledge as at least average. However, approximately half of the participants were comfortable with screening, and less than half were comfortable with managing stimulant medication or behavioral treatments. Participants emphasized the importance of interprofessional collaboration, clinical experiences, and integrated ADHD education throughout training. These results emphasize the importance of improved training in screening, diagnosing, and managing ADHD to increase resident comfort regarding these practices.
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- Megan E Golson
- Department of Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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Fowe IE, Wallace NT, Kaye J. The Association of Learning Health System Practicing Hospitals and other Health Information Interested Hospitals with Patient-Generated Health Data Uptake. AMIA Jt Summits Transl Sci Proc 2023; 2023:176-185. [PMID: 37350873 PMCID: PMC10283141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Patient generated health data (PGHD) has been described as a necessary addition to provider-generated information for improving care processes in US hospitals. This study evaluated the distribution of Health Information Interested (HII) US hospitals that are more likely to capture or use PGHD. The literature suggests that HII hospitals are more likely to capture and use PGHD. Cross-sectional analysis of the 2018 American Hospital Association's (AHA) health-IT-supplement and other supporting datasets showed that HII hospitals collectively and majority of HII hospital subcategories evaluated were associated with increased PGHD capture and use. The full Learning Health System (LHS) hospital subcategory had the highest association and hospitals in the meaningful use stage three compliant (MU3) and PCORI funded subcategory also had higher rates of PGHD capture or use when in combination with LHS hospitals. Hence, being LHS appears to be the strongest practice and policy lever to increase PGHD capture and use.
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- Ibukun E Fowe
- Post-Doctoral Researcher, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
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- Professor of Health Systems Management & Policy, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, Portland, OR
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- Layton Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, and Director, ORCATECH, School of Medicine, OHSU, Portland, OR
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Gipson-McElroy K, Pike NA. Development of an electronic medical record provider evaluation template for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2023; 35:5-11. [PMID: 36602473 DOI: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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ABSTRACT Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral condition in children. Current guidelines recommend that Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria be met before diagnosing ADHD. However, 14-49% of providers are not documenting the use of DSM-V criteria in screening and diagnosis. The use of a standardized electronic health record (EHR) ADHD template is a potential option to assist providers with documenting the DSM-V criteria. The aim for this project was to provide a 1-hour educational in-service on the use of the DSM-V criteria, Vanderbilt rating scale, and a revised EHR ADHD template, and to assess provider use pre and post intervention. Results showed that few providers (n = 1; 2%) document using DSM-V criteria preintervention and post intervention with only a modest increase in template use (n = 3; 5%). However, there were statistical differences between provider type with advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants screening more frequently using the EHR DSM-V ADHD template compared with physicians (p = .009). Future studies are needed to evaluate barriers to use, including practice preference, openness to change, and other factors that may affect provider workflow.
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Fowe IE, Wallace NT, Rissi JJ. The Evolution and Typology of Learning Health System Hospitals and other Health Information Interested Hospitals in the US. Perspect Health Inf Manag 2022; 19:1b. [PMID: 36035327 PMCID: PMC9335161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study identifies the type, distribution, and interactions of US hospitals that identify as electronic-data-driven, patient-centric, and learning-focused. Such facilities, termed Health Information Interested (HII) hospitals in this study, meet the defining criteria for one or more of the following designations: learning health systems (LHS), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) meaningful use stage three compliant (MU3), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funded, or medical home/safety net (MH/SN) hospital. The American Hospital Association (AHA) IT supplemental survey and other supporting data spanning 2013 to 2018 were used to identify HII hospitals. HII hospitals increased from 19.9 percent to 62.4 percent of AHA reporting hospitals from 2013 to 2018. HII subcategories in 2018 such as the full LHS (37.2 percent) and MU3 (46.9 percent) were dominant, with 33.2 percent having both designations. This indicates increased interest in patient-centric, learning-focused care using electronic health data. This information can enable health information management (HIM) professionals to be aware of programs or approaches that can facilitate learning-focused, patient-centric care using electronic health data within health systems.
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O'Dell SM, Gormley MJ, Schlieder V, Klinger T, DeHart K, Kettlewell PW, Kulchak Rahm A. Perspectives of Rural Primary Care Clinicians on Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Care. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2022; 43:273-282. [PMID: 35353792 DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite efficacious treatments, evidence-based guidelines, and increased availability of integrated behavioral health care, youth coping with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive suboptimal care. More research is needed to understand and address care gaps, particularly within rural health systems that face unique challenges. We conducted a qualitative study within a predominantly rural health system with a pediatric-integrated behavioral health care program to address research gaps and prepare for quality improvement initiatives, including primary care clinician (PCC) trainings and clinical decision support tools in the electronic health record (EHR). METHOD Semistructured interviews were conducted with 26 PCCs representing clinics within the health system. Interview guides were based on the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model to elicit PCC views regarding determinants of current practices and suggestions to guide quality improvement efforts. We used thematic analysis to identify patterns of responding that were common across participants. RESULTS PCCs identified several internal and external contextual factors as determinants of current practices. Of note, PCCs recommended increased access to continuing education trainings held in clinic over lunch and delivered in less than 30 minutes. Suggested improvements to the EHR included incorporating parent and teacher versions of the Vanderbilt Rating Scale into the EHR, documentation templates aligned with evidence-based guidelines, and alerts and suggestions to aid medication management during appointments. CONCLUSION Future research to identify implementation strategies to help rural PCCs adopt innovations are needed given the increased responsibility for managing ADHD care and intractable gaps in access to behavioral health care in rural regions.
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- Sean M O'Dell
- Departments of Population Health Sciences
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Geisinger, Danville, PA
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Geisinger, Danville, PA
- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
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- Investigator Initiated Research Operations, Geisinger, Danville, PA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Geisinger, Danville, PA
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Guevara JP, Power TJ, Bevans K, Snitzer L, Leavy S, Stewart D, Broomfield C, Shah S, Grundmeier R, Michel JJ, Berkowitz S, Blum NJ, Bryan M, Griffis H, Fiks AG. Improving Care Management in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An RCT. Pediatrics 2021; 148:peds.2020-031518. [PMID: 34281997 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-031518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of care management combined with a patient portal versus a portal alone for communication among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS Randomized controlled trial conducted at 11 primary care practices. Children aged 5 to 12 years old with ADHD were randomly assigned to care management + portal or portal alone. The portal included parent-reported treatment preferences and goals, medication side effects, and parent- and teacher-reported ADHD symptom scales. Care managers provided education to families; communicated quarterly with parents, teachers, and clinicians; and coordinated care. The main outcome, changes in the Vanderbilt Parent Rating Scale (VPRS) score as a measure of ADHD symptoms, was assessed using intention-to-treat analysis. RESULTS A total of 303 eligible children (69% male; 46% Black) were randomly assigned, and 273 (90%) completed the study. During the 9-month study, parents in the care management + portal arm communicated inconsistently with care managers (mean 2.2; range 0-6) but similarly used the portal (mean 2.3 vs 2.2) as parents in the portal alone arm. In multivariate models, VPRS scores decreased over time (Adjusted β = -.015; 95% confidence interval -0.023 to -0.07) in both groups, but there were no intervention-by-time effects (Adjusted β = .000; 95% confidence interval -0.011 to 0.012) between groups. Children who received ≥2 care management sessions had greater reductions in VPRS scores than those with fewer sessions. CONCLUSIONS Results did not provide evidence that care management combined with a patient portal was different from portal use alone among children with ADHD. Both groups demonstrated similar reductions in ADHD symptoms. Those families with greater care management engagement demonstrated greater reductions than those with less engagement.
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- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Mental Health Partnerships, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- City of Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Healthcare Analytics Unit, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Shahidullah JD, Forman SG, Fluehr M, Porter S, Lekwa AJ. Psychotropic Medication Prescribing in Primary Care: Pediatric Chief Resident Perspectives. Acad Pediatr 2021; 21:750-8. [PMID: 33359584 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Evidence-based treatments for mental health concerns include psychopharmacological and psychosocial approaches. Pediatrics organizations indicate psychopharmacology needs to be a component of training. This study investigated the status of training in psychotropic medication prescribing through a national survey of pediatric chief residents. METHOD Pediatric chief residents (one per residency program) completed a survey (response rate = 60.2%, 127/211) about their attitudes, knowledge, comfort, practice, and training around prescribing psychotropic medication in primary care. Quantitative data included descriptive statistics and correlational analyses to explore relationships between variables; qualitative data were examined through classical content analysis. RESULTS Almost half of respondents reported prescribing sometimes or often. Frequency of prescribing varied by mental health condition, with highest frequency for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. About two-thirds of respondents reported having at least some/average knowledge. About half of respondents reported being uncomfortable with prescribing; respondents were most uncomfortable with prescribing antianxiety, mood stabilizing, and antipsychotic medications, and with discontinuing medication; about half indicated their competence in progress-monitoring needed improvement. Concurrent psychosocial treatment was perceived as very useful, although often inaccessible to patients. Prescribing frequency was related to knowledge, comfort, progress-monitoring competence, and training quality; training quality was related to knowledge and comfort. Over 60% rated their training as not at all or only somewhat adequate. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric chief residents reported having knowledge of psychotropic medication issues, but experience a general discomfort, especially with discontinuing medication, and with medications other than stimulants. Most thought their training needed improvement in terms of comprehensiveness and clinical practice experiences.
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Pediatric primary care (PPC) arose in the early 20th century as the fusion of acute and chronic pediatric illness care with preventive elements borrowed from public and maternal and child health. Well-established and thriving by the 1930s, PPC saw major changes in childhood morbidity and mortality in the latter half of the 20th century with the recognition of the "new morbidity" of school, behavior, and social problems. At the same time, PPC experienced changes in its workforce, which became increasingly female and added nurse practitioners and physician assistants as practitioners. Independent practice, previously the dominant business model, decreased in prominence at the end of the 20th century as health systems bought practices and other sites morphed into federally qualified health centers. In the present century, electronic health records (EHRs) have brought profound changes in PPC workflows and practitioner experience. In addition, disruptive market competition such as retail clinics and corporate telemedicine providers coupled with changes in health insurance from fee-for-service to value-based payment further challenge the care model and economics of PPC. Finally, recognition of family social circumstances as major determinants of children's health presents another challenge to the status quo. As such, although one PPC future may resemble its present state, a more innovative future is likely to include clinics and practices more oriented toward and linked to communities and directed at the social determinants of health. In addition, the rise in physical, behavioral, and social problems in practice call for a growing focus on wellness, including sleep, nutrition, and activity, that promises to reorient the PPC future in productive new directions. The half-way technology of current EHR systems will ideally be spun into electronic hubs that facilitate teamwork between PPC, specialists, and community groups. Research and practice improvement strategies including involvement in "learning health systems" will be critical to making PPC effective in an evolving society. Although threatened by 21st century forces and hard-to-anticipate change, PPC is ideally positioned to build upon its core functions to create multidisciplinary teams that reach into the community, promoting a holistic wellness for children consistent with the broadest definition of health.
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- Richard C Wasserman
- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont (RC Wasserman), Charlotte, Vt.
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pediatrics, Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, and the Possibilities Project, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research (AG Fiks), Philadelphia, Pa
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Hostutler CA, Ramtekkar U. Using Measurement-Based Care Data in Population Health Management. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2020; 29:733-741. [PMID: 32891372 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2020.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Although screening can significantly improve the identification of youth with mental health needs in primary care, there is no evidence that screening improves outcomes. Measurement-based care using clinical mental health registries has been shown to improve screening outcomes in adult primary care populations and pediatric physical health needs; however, there is limited attention to pediatric mental health registries in primary care. This article describes clinical mental health registries, discusses the barriers to implementation with youth, and describes next steps in expanding the use of pediatric mental health registries in primary care.
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- Cody A Hostutler
- Department of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology, Nationwide Children's Hospital; Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Nationwide Children's Hospital; Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University.
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DuPaul GJ, Evans SW, Mautone JA, Owens JS, Power TJ. Future Directions for Psychosocial Interventions for Children and Adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 2019; 49:134-145. [DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2019.1689825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
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Wolraich ML, Chan E, Froehlich T, Lynch RL, Bax A, Redwine ST, Ihyembe D, Hagan JF. ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines: A Historical Perspective. Pediatrics 2019; 144:peds.2019-1682. [PMID: 31570649 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-1682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral condition and the second most common chronic illness in children. The observance of specific behaviors in multiple settings have remained the most successful method for diagnosing the condition, and although there are differences in specific areas of the brain, and a high heritability estimate (∼76%), they are not diagnostically specific. Medications, and particularly stimulant medication, have undergone rigorous studies to document their efficacy dating back to the 1970s. Likewise, behavioral interventions in the form of parent training and classroom programs have demonstrated robust efficacy during the same time period. Both medication and behavioral interventions are symptomatic treatments. The availability of only symptomatic treatments places ADHD in the same category as other chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma. Successful treatment of most individuals requires ongoing adherence to the therapy. Improved communication between patients and their families, primary and mental health providers, and school personnel is necessary for effective ADHD treatment. Further enhancement of electronic systems to facilitate family, school, and provider communication can improve monitoring of ADHD symptoms and functional performance. The American Academy of Pediatrics ADHD guidelines were initially developed to help primary care clinicians address the needs of their patients with ADHD and were further refined with the second revision in 2019.
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- Mark L Wolraich
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- University of Vermont Children's Hospital, Burlington, Vermont
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Lemkin A, Walls M, Kistin CJ, Bair-Merritt M. Educators' Perspectives of Collaboration With Pediatricians to Support Low-Income Children. J Sch Health 2019; 89:300-307. [PMID: 30734291 DOI: 10.1111/josh.12737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Educational and healthcare systems operate in silos. Few studies explore educators' perspectives of collaboration with pediatricians or cross-system solutions for school-identified concerns. We sought to investigate educators' viewpoints of collaboration with pediatricians. METHODS We conducted semistructured, qualitative interviews with full-time teachers, vice-principals, and principals, who worked with low-income first- or second-grade students. Interviews explored which students were concerning to educators, educators' experiences with collaboration, and barriers and facilitators of collaboration. Interview transcripts were analyzed with modified grounded theory. RESULTS We interviewed 12 teachers and 3 principals/vice-principals. Students' socioemotional problems were a foremost concern. Effective collaboration with pediatricians was not typical. Participants described not knowing they could communicate with pediatricians or that collaboration was often limited or unidirectional. Respecting boundaries of parental privacy and maintaining parental trust emerged as potential barriers. Some participants described negative experiences with pediatricians and reflected on societal perceptions of doctors and teachers, which could affect the development of relationships. Participants recognized potential benefits to collaboration, including gaining a holistic understanding of a child's health and home life. CONCLUSIONS Educators perceived collaboration with pediatricians as inadequate. More developed and tested programs that foster collaboration between schools and pediatricians are needed to support low-income youth.
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- Allison Lemkin
- Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118
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- Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, 88 East Newton St., Vose Hall 3, Boston, MA 02118
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- Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, 88 East Newton St., Vose Hall 3, Boston, MA 02118
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- Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, 88 East Newton St., Vose Hall 3, Boston, MA 02118
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Michel JJ, Mayne S, Grundmeier RW, Guevara JP, Blum NJ, Power TJ, Coffin E, Miller JM, Fiks AG. Sharing of ADHD Information between Parents and Teachers Using an EHR-Linked Application. Appl Clin Inform 2018; 9:892-904. [PMID: 30566963 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Appropriate management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involves parents, clinicians, and teachers. Fragmentation of interventions between different settings can lead to suboptimal care and outcomes. Electronic systems can bridge gaps across settings. Our institution developed an email-based software to collect ADHD information from parents and teachers, which delivered data directly to the clinician within the electronic health record (EHR). OBJECTIVE We sought to adapt our institution's existing EHR-linked system for ADHD symptom monitoring to support communication between parents and teachers and then to assess child characteristics associated with sharing of ADHD information. METHODS We updated our software to support automated sharing of ADHD information between parents and teachers. Sharing was optional for parents but obligatory for teachers. We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 590 patients at 31 primary care sites to evaluate a system for sharing of ADHD-specific health information between parents and teachers. We used multivariable logistic regression to estimate associations between child characteristics and parental sharing. We further investigated the association between child characteristics and viewing of survey results delivered through the electronic communication system. RESULTS Most parents (64%) elected to share survey results with teachers at the first opportunity and the vast majority (80%) elected to share all possible information. Parents who elected to share usually continue sharing at subsequent opportunities (89%). Younger child age and performance impairments were associated with increased likelihood of sharing. However, parents viewed only 16% of teacher submitted surveys and teachers only viewed 30% of surveys shared by parents. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that electronic systems to capture ADHD information from parents and teachers can be adapted to support communication between them, and that parents are amenable to sharing ADHD information with teachers. However, strategies are needed to encourage viewing of shared information.
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- Jeremy J Michel
- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.,Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.,PolicyLab: Center to Bridge Research, Practice, and Policy, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.,Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.,PolicyLab: Center to Bridge Research, Practice, and Policy, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.,Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.,Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.,Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Barnes A, Ziegler R, McConnico N, Stein MT. When a Child Unexpectedly Draws a Violent Scene. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2018; 39:259-62. [PMID: 29498956 DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Carter is a 12-year-old boy who has been seeing a developmental-behavioral pediatrician since the age of 7 years for problems with behavioral regulation. Around that time, he began to receive special education services after an educational assessment of autism. He has average intellectual abilities, with below-average semantic-pragmatic speech (e.g., conversations are one-sided). His medical diagnoses included attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), combined presentation, and generalized anxiety disorder. He has never met the DSM criteria for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) because although he has atypical sensory behaviors (e.g., preoccupied with sniffing objects), he has otherwise lacked restricted, repetitive behaviors. Other medical problems include obesity.His functional impairments associated with impulsivity, inattention, and anxiety improved with combined pharmacotherapy (a long-acting stimulant and a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor [SSRI], on which he remains) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). After starting sixth grade, his Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) was modified to address his social impairments, with a self-contained classroom without windows. Soon thereafter, he began to talk about "hating myself" and developed mild-to-moderate depression, which improved after several weeks of a higher dose of SSRI and more frequent visits with his therapist.Several weeks after starting seventh grade, the teacher sent an email to Carter's parents, which they forwarded to his developmental-behavioral pediatrician: "Carter drew a picture of himself shooting and stabbing a student he was mad at today (). He was very upset when I told him I was going to tell you. We haven't processed it through yet but I think a conversation at home about appropriate drawings and using other ways to calm down would help this not happen again."
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Fiks AG, Mayne SL, Michel JJ, Miller J, Abraham M, Suh A, Jawad AF, Guevara JP, Grundmeier RW, Blum NJ, Power TJ. Distance-Learning, ADHD Quality Improvement in Primary Care: A Cluster-Randomized Trial. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2017; 38:573-83. [PMID: 28816912 DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate a distance-learning, quality improvement intervention to improve pediatric primary care provider use of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rating scales. METHODS Primary care practices were cluster randomized to a 3-part distance-learning, quality improvement intervention (web-based education, collaborative consultation with ADHD experts, and performance feedback reports/calls), qualifying for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV credit, or wait-list control. We compared changes relative to a baseline period in rating scale use by study arm using logistic regression clustered by practice (primary analysis) and examined effect modification by level of clinician participation. An electronic health record-linked system for gathering ADHD rating scales from parents and teachers was implemented before the intervention period at all sites. Rating scale use was ascertained by manual chart review. RESULTS One hundred five clinicians at 19 sites participated. Differences between arms were not significant. From the baseline to intervention period and after implementation of the electronic system, clinicians in both study arms were significantly more likely to administer and receive parent and teacher rating scales. Among intervention clinicians, those who participated in at least 1 feedback call or qualified for MOC credit were more likely to give parents rating scales with differences of 14.2 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.6-27.7) and 18.8 (95% CI, 1.9-35.7) percentage points, respectively. CONCLUSION A 3-part clinician-focused distance-learning, quality improvement intervention did not improve rating scale use. Complementary strategies that support workflows and more fully engage clinicians may be needed to bolster care. Electronic systems that gather rating scales may help achieve this goal. Index terms: ADHD, primary care, quality improvement, clinical decision support.
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Epstein JN, Kelleher KJ, Baum R, Brinkman WB, Peugh J, Gardner W, Lichtenstein P, Langberg JM. Specific Components of Pediatricians' Medication-Related Care Predict Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptom Improvement. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2017; 56:483-490.e1. [PMID: 28545753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2017.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Revised: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) care quality measurements is a prerequisite to improving the quality of community-based pediatric care of children with ADHD. Unfortunately, the evidence base for existing ADHD care quality metrics is poor. The objective of this study was to identify which components of ADHD care best predict patient outcomes. METHOD Parents of 372 medication-naïve children in grades 1 to 5 presenting to their community-based pediatrician (N = 195) for an ADHD-related concern and who were subsequently prescribed ADHD medication were identified. Parents completed the Vanderbilt ADHD Parent Rating Scale (VAPRS) at the time ADHD was raised as a concern and then approximately 12 months after starting ADHD medication. Each patient's chart was reviewed to measure 12 different components of ADHD care. RESULTS Across all children, the mean decrease in VAPRS total symptom score during the first year of treatment was 11.6 (standard deviation 10.1). Of the 12 components of ADHD care, shorter times to first contact and more teacher ratings collected in the first year of treatment significantly predicted greater decreases in patient total symptom scores. Notably, it was timeliness of contacts, defined as office visits, phone calls, or email communication, that predicted more ADHD symptom decreases. Office visits alone, in terms of number or timeliness, did not predict patient outcomes. CONCLUSION The magnitude of ADHD symptom decrease that can be achieved with the use of ADHD medications was associated with specific components of ADHD care. Future development and modifications of ADHD quality care metrics should include these ADHD care components.
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King G, Maxwell J, Karmali A, Hagens S, Pinto M, Williams L, Adamson K. Connecting Families to Their Health Record and Care Team: The Use, Utility, and Impact of a Client/Family Health Portal at a Children's Rehabilitation Hospital. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e97. [PMID: 28385680 PMCID: PMC5399217 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Health care portals have the potential to provide consumers with timely, transparent access to health care information and engage them in the care process. Objective The objective was to examine the use, utility, and impact on engagement in care and caregiver-provider communication of a client/family portal providing access to electronic health records (EHRs) and secure, 2-way e-messaging with care providers. Methods We conducted a prospective, mixed-methods study involving collection of caregivers’ portal usage information over a 14-month period (from portal introduction in January 2015 to the end of the study period in March 2016), a Web-based survey for caregivers administered after a minimum of 2 months’ exposure to the portal and repeated 2 months later, and focus groups or individual interviews held with caregivers and service providers at the same points in time. The survey assessed caregivers’ perceptions of the utility of and satisfaction with the EHR and e-messaging, and the portal’s impact on client engagement and perceptions of caregiver-provider communication. A total of 18 caregivers (parents) completed surveys and 6 also took part in focus groups or interviews. In addition, 5 service providers from different disciplines took part in focus groups or interviews. Results Although usage patterns varied, the typical pattern was a steady level of use (2.5 times a month over an average of 9 months), which is higher than typically reported use. The portal pages most frequently accessed were the home page, health record main page, appointment main page, and reports main page. The Web-based survey captured caregivers’ perceptions of usefulness of and satisfaction with the EHR and portal messaging, as well as the portal’s impact on their engagement in care and perceptions of caregiver-provider communication. The surveys indicated a moderate degree of utility of and satisfaction with the portal features, and a low but emerging impact on engagement in care and caregiver-provider communication (survey scales measuring these outcomes displayed excellent internal consistency, with Cronbach alpha ranging from .89 to .95). Qualitative themes from focus groups and interviews supported and extended the survey findings. Caregivers and service providers saw appreciable information benefits and provided recommendations to increase portal use and utility. Caregivers focused on the scope of organizational adoption of the portal system and indicated their hopes for the future of the portal, whereas service providers were concerned about how to best manage their investment of time and effort in preparing client-friendly reports and messaging clients via the portal. Conclusions Overall, the findings show the promise of the portal and the need for ongoing evaluation to show the portal’s ultimate potential in enhancing engagement in care and communication with care providers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gillian King
- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Arora PG, Bohnenkamp JH. Collaborative practices and partnerships across school mental health and pediatric primary care settings. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/1754730x.2016.1216684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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