Evaluating Digital Interventions for ADHD Diagnosis and Management for Adults within the UK (Excluding Scotland)

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Bosnic, Iris; Rimpilainen, Sanna, ed. (2024) Evaluating Digital Interventions for ADHD Diagnosis and Management for Adults within the UK (Excluding Scotland). Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), Glasgow. (https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00089559)

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Abstract

In March 2024, the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) proposed a service mapping project to address the growing demand for Adult ADHD services in Scotland. Supported by the DHI Design team, the project is underpinned by research on adult ADHD practices and digital technologies across the UK. This study reviewed digital interventions for managing and diagnosing adult ADHD in the UK (excluding Scotland), analysing both peer-reviewed literature and commercially available digital tools like apps and telehealth platforms. The research focused on identifying available interventions, their effectiveness compared to traditional methods, their impact on symptoms, and key features contributing to better outcomes. The meta-analysis, conducted in two phases, identified 13 peer-reviewed interventions and 10 commercial apps. Recommendations include adopting or developing an app with features such as therapeutic model adaptation, psychoeducation, social support, and tracking tools to enhance self-management for adults with ADHD in Scotland.

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