Abstract

Evidence suggests primary care providers, including nurse practitioners (NPs), have deficits in knowledge, use of assessment tools, and management of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Education to familiarize NPs with a valid and reliable adult ADHD assessment tool may improve the initial management of adult ADHD in the primary care setting. An educational intervention, intended to increase NPs awareness of the Adult ADHD Self-Assessment Scale v1.1, was presented to a small convenience sample of non-psychiatric NPs, followed by a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Data were collected to determine any differences in diagnostic ability post-intervention.

Andrew Hoeffler

Author Details

Andrew Hoeffler, DNP, RN, NP-C

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Adult, ADHD, Nurse Practitioners, Primary health care, Nursing Assessment, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, In Adulthood

Advisor

Crouch, Laura

Second Advisor

Gould, Kimberly

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Northern Arizona University

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

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