Evaluation of a drop-in clinic for young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Sfar-Gandoura et al (2017) aimed to implement and evaluate a nurse-led, multi-agency drop-in clinic for young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Evaluation of a drop-in clinic for young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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This study explored clinic attendance and user satisfaction, crisis management and Did Not Attend (DNA) rates, consultant time spent with patients, benefits to quality of care, and service flexibility. It concluded that the clinic improved service accessibility and flexibility. It allowed adherence to clinical guidance, including uptake of psychosocial interventions.