Cessation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs in the young (CADDY) - a pharmacoepidemiological and qualitative study
Wong ICK, Asherson P, Bilbow A, Clifford S, Coghill D, DeSoysa R, Hollis C, McCarthy S, Murray M, Planner C, Potts L, Sayal K, Taylor E
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Citation
Wong ICK, Asherson P, Bilbow A, Clifford S, Coghill D, DeSoysa R, Hollis C, McCarthy S, Murray M, Planner C, Potts L, Sayal K, Taylor E. Cessation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs in the young (CADDY) - a pharmacoepidemiological and qualitative study. Health Technology Assessment 2009; 13(50): 1-144
Authors' conclusions
Study found that treatment for ADHD may be prematurely stopped in some adolescents and young adults and that the fall in treatment prevalence may be out of step with the numbers who still require treatment as young adults
Adolescent; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors /administration & Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity /drug therapy /epidemiology /psychology; Attitude to Health; Central Nervous System Stimulants /administration & Continuity of Patient Care; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dextroamphetamine /administration & Drug Utilization Review; Family Practice; Female; Great Britain /epidemiologys; Male; Medication Adherence; Methylphenidate /administration & Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care); Pharmacoepidemiology; Practice Patterns, Physicians'; Propylamines /administration & Quality of Life; Survival Analysis; Withholding Treatment; Young Adult; dosage /pharmacology; dosage /pharmacology; dosage /pharmacology; dosage /pharmacology; dosage /pharmacology
Language Published
English
Country of organisation
England
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