ADHD in adults in primary care
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects around 2-3% of adults and is mainly characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. It is often accompanied by psychiatric illnesses, which can make the diagnosis more difficult. Long waiting times to see a psychiatric specialist for diagnosis and treatment also lead to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
Those affected often turn to their GPs first, but there are hardly any recommendations for dealing with ADHD in adulthood.
The workload of GPs continues to increase due to various factors such as a shortage of junior staff and the pandemic, and time pressure is increasing. The structured involvement of medical assistants (MFA) in such interventions could relieve the burden on GPs.
Aim of the pilot study: Improving GP care for adult ADHD patients through structured recommendations for action
The facts about brief GP interventions in the multiprofessional practice team:
A short, concise treatment approach:
- Four short medical consultations on the most common symptoms of ADHD (GP:in)
- Five telephone calls for guidance and training in practical techniques and exercises for coping with everyday life (medical assistant)
- Over a period of approx. 3 months
In the control group, the brief intervention is carried out purely by a doctor.
The pilot study on ADHD in adults in primary care is funded by WiFoMed e.V. (Association for the Promotion of Science and Research at the Medical Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München e.V., 1st Chairman: Prof. Dr. i. R. Thomas Kirchner).
Contact:
Dr. med. Mira Woll
Mira.Woll@med.uni-muenchen.de or Tel: 089 4400 55417 (Wednesdays only).
