Co‐Producing Resources to Help Improve Access to Primary Care for Young People With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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ID19506532
AuthorsRebecca Gudka (0009-0008-6761-0950, University of Exeter Medical School Exeter UK, corresponding author), Anita Salimi (University of Exeter Medical School Exeter UK), Rachel Gaywood (NHS Devon Integrated Care Board Exeter UK), Dale Hendrick (Devon Adult Autism and ADHD Service Exeter UK), Kieran Becker (0009-0002-8813-0258, University of Exeter Medical School Exeter UK), Oliver Medzinskii (Department of Computer Sciences University of Exeter Exeter UK), Faraz Mughal (0000-0002-5437-5962, School of Medicine, Keele University Staffordshire UK), G J Melendez-Torres (0000-0002-9823-4790, University of Exeter), G J Melendez‐Torres (University of Exeter Medical School Exeter UK), Jane Smith (0000-0001-5658-9334, University of Exeter Medical School Exeter UK), Tamsin Newlove‐delgado (0000-0002-5192-3724, University of Exeter Medical School Exeter UK), A Price (0000-0001-9147-1876, University of Exeter Medical School Exeter UK)
Year2025
Volume28
Issue3
Pagese70200-e70200
Publication date2025-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Expectations (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1369-6513 • E-ISSN: 1369-7625
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/hex.70200
PMID40302216
OpenAlexW4409975049
LanguageEN
References cited39

BACKGROUND: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder resulting in negative long-term outcomes if untreated. Pathways to healthcare in the United Kingdom are complex, especially for those aged 16-25 transitioning between child and adult mental health services. We aimed to co-produce evidence-informed resources to improve accessibility of primary care for young people with ADHD. METHODS: We utilised co-production principles from the National Institute for Health and Care Research and findings from recent research to create evidence-informed resources which collate experiences of multiple stakeholders. Lived experience advisors (young people aged 16-25 with ADHD and their supporters) and healthcare professionals were recruited through previous research engagement and local collaborations. Research partners engaged in workshops or individual meetings to agree priorities, content, and language/visual appearance for outputs. RESULTS: Lived experience advisors (7), healthcare professionals (5), and researchers (3) co-produced a downloadable resource for young people and their supporters. The resource identifies key stages on ADHD healthcare pathways, common barriers, and top tips recommended by people with lived experience, and verified by healthcare professionals. Key messages for primary care professionals were co-produced. CONCLUSION: Co-produced resources can help address barriers to accessing ADHD treatment and support via stretched NHS services. Collaborative working also highlighted the need for national policy change to alleviate pressures faced by healthcare professionals and patients. PATIENT AND PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Two research advisory groups (RAGs) of healthcare professionals and lived experience advisors informed research methods and presentation of results. RAG members participated in co-production workshops, contributed to authorship, and disseminated outputs

Health care · Health professionals · Medical education · Mental health · Political science · Psychiatry · Public relations · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology

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