TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The aim of this descriptive study is to highlight the number and co-morbid health needs of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presenting to a pilot adult ADHD service. Design/methodology/approach– This study aimed to focus on the epidemiologic data such as total number of referrals, source of referrals, sex ratio, follow-up treatments, and co-morbid diagnosis. The number of referrals between March and October 2009 were looked at. The study population included adults aged 18-65 years including adults with mild intellectual disabilities. A total of 117 adults were referred to the pilot ADHD service for adults and 105 patients were assessed. Findings– The commonest source of referral was from general practice (n=60) 57 per cent. New diagnosis of adult ADHD was around (n=47) in 39.1 per cent of those who presented. Over 80 per cent of the patients were males. Around (n=55), 58 per cent of adults with ADHD had a co-morbid diagnosis. About 4 per cent (n=4) of the referrals were from the adult learning disability services. Originality/value– The findings from the descriptive study suggest a significant gap in diagnostic services for adults with ADHD who present with high rates of co-morbidity.
VL  - 5
IS  - 4
SN  - 2044-1282
DO  - 10.1108/20441281111165607
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/20441281111165607
AU  - Edwin Febin
ED  - Jeremy Turk
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - A pilot service for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a descriptive study
T2  - Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 47
EP  - 52
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -