University of Twente Student Theses
ADHD follow-up care : the children's perspective
Schie, L.M. van (2018) ADHD follow-up care : the children's perspective.
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| Abstract: | Background There are indications that the follow-up care of attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has shortcomings in primary care. To gain more insight in the current quality of the follow-up care, the Health Council of the Netherlands recommends to investigate this. Therefore, it is important to examine the children’s perspective regarding the ADHD follow-up care. Objective The aim of this research was to gain insight in the quality of the follow-up care for children with ADHD from the perspective of children with ADHD. Methods A qualitative exploratory research method was used, using individual semi-structured interviews. The research was carried out in region Twente in the Netherlands. The nine interviewed children were aged from 9 till 11 years and have ADHD as primary disorder. The interviews were analyzed using open-coding thematic analysis. Results A total of seven themes were identified reflecting the experiences, needs, and preferences of the children regarding the follow-up care. Conclusion Through this research, it became evident how the follow-up care is provided, giving insight in the current quality of the follow-up care. Many needs and preferences were identified, which can be used in de optimization of the follow-up care in the Netherlands. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 01 general works |
| Programme: | Health Sciences MSc (66851) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/75760 |
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