01850nam a2200217Ia 4500 20260803094252.0 251212s9999 xx 000 0 und d Improving access and outcomes for children with ADHD / Linda Rowan, Rebecca Geist. The Nurse Practitioner 49 9 September 2024 17-27 Article English : College Library - Periodical Section, ADHD; ADHD diagnosis ; ADHD management; ADHD trreatment; Attention-defit hyperactivity disorder; Behavior management Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is amental health condition characterized by inaattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity as well as difficulties with social interaction, learning and sometimes sleep. A variety symptoms is possible, and the three ADHD presentations have been defined. Owing to health care workforce shortages, particularly in mental health care, it is critical for family NPs and other primary care providers to possess accurate understanding of the disorder and its symptomatology, evaluation, diagnosis and management in children and adolescents. In today`s landscape, newer extented-release and long-acting stimulants support better medication administration and adherence, as well as maintain more consistent levels in the body throughout the day, for pediatric patients. This article aims to keep family NP`s up to date in the latest in ADHD diagnosis and management to rduce patient barriers to care; it also provides NPs with critical information to convey to pediatric patients, their families and their teachers during this back-to-school season. lcc pr dsolimen 2025-02-25 10:55:38 dsolimen 2025-02-25 11:07:03 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13312 13175 13175