Assessing adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the university setting. Issue 2 (17th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tinklenberg, Julie; Patel, Bina; Gelman, Kathryn; Albucher, Ronald
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 66:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 144
• Publication Date: 2018-02-17
• Subjects: ADHD -- University -- diagnosing -- protocol -- assessment; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2017.1389733
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective : To address the increasing demand for assessments of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the primary author developed a protocol for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Stanford University's Vaden Student Health Center to improve the efficiency of such evaluations.Participants : As part of quality assurance, we reviewed the charts of Stanford students who sought assessment for ADHD before the protocol was implemented (September 2011–June 2013) and after the protocol was established (October 2013–August 2014). An IRB exemption was obtained.Methods : The protocol includes questionnaires that solicit detailed clinical information from a variety of sources prior to the student's initial visit.Results : A peer chart review of 35 randomly selected charts showed that students completing the protocol are receiving a more thorough assessment.Conclusion : The new Stanford ADHD protocol, designed to improve clinic efficiency, also increases the availability of relevant clinical information.