The Applicability of Currently Available Adults ADHD Treatment Tools

View Sample PDF

Author(s): Bader Binhadyan (Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, & RMIT University, Australia)and Nilmini Wickramasinghe (Epworth HealthCare, Australia & Deakin University, Australia)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 13
Source title: Handbook of Research on Healthcare Administration and Management
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Nilmini Wickramasinghe (Epworth HealthCare, Australia & Deakin University, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0920-2.ch031

Keywords: Health Information Systems / Medical Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare

Purchase

View The Applicability of Currently Available Adults ADHD Treatment Tools on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

E-mental health services are able to provide tools and services to facilities treatment for many various mental disorders, such as Attentions Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affect approximately 5% of adults. This paper presents the findings of 12 interviews with psychologist who are specialized in treating adults with ADHD. The interviews emphasis on the use of Information Technology (IT) by psychologists in their treatment of ADHD. The analysis shows that using IT is beneficial for psychologists and patients. However, there are some issues emerged from the findings that could limit the usability of IT.

The IRMA Community

Research IRM

The Applicability of Currently Available Adults ADHD Treatment Tools

Purchase

Abstract

Related Content

IRMA Sponsors