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Community Pediatricians Use Software to Diagnose and Manage Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Leading to Improvements in Symptoms

Description

This software program assists physicians in identifying the optimal medication dosage for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Used in conjunction with a clinical plan, physicians can modify medications to suit the child's needs. The tool can also aid in conversations with family members regarding treatment.

The Focus software is written in Visual Basic to run in Microsoft Access. The software is designed to:

Perform calculations needed in the titration algorithms employed in the Focus study
Print titration reports for practitioners and progress reports for parents and teachers

Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://www.luriechildrens.org/en-us/for-healthcare-professionals/patient-care-resources/Pages/adhd-software.aspx

Developer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Funding Sources

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Patient/Medication safety

History

Release Date: 03/2012
Original Summary: 05/2012

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QualityTool Classification

Disease/Clinical Category:

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder

Patient Population:

Adolescent (13-18 years)

Child (6-12 years)

Children

Preschooler (2-5 years)

Stage of Care:

Chronic care

Primary care

Setting of Care: