ADHD Treatment Access Barriers in the USA
Research question: What are the main barriers to accessing effective ADHD treatment, including medication and therapy, for individuals in various states within the USA?
Plain-language summary
Research suggests that parents of children with ADHD have diverse priorities when it comes to treatment, and their preferences can influence the treatment choices they make. These priorities often center around their child's well-being and their own capacity to manage the treatment plan.
Key findings
- Parents often prioritize treatments that help their child's self-esteem and overall happiness.
- Practical considerations, like the time commitment and financial cost of treatment, significantly impact parents' choices.
- Parents are more likely to engage with treatments that fit into their family's daily routine and values.
- The desire for their child to have a 'normal' life and relationships also heavily sways parental treatment preferences.
Studies cited (1)
- Parents' priorities and preferences for treatment of children with ADHD: Qualitative inquiry in the MADDY study — Lu SV, Leung BMY, Bruton AM (2022, Child: care, health and development, other)
DOI: 10.1111/cch.12995 PMCID: PMC10215012
Based on 1 curated peer-reviewed studies (from 1 matches across PubMed, Semantic Scholar, and Europe PMC).