Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject matter experts, informed by methodical review of available evidence and consensus among committee members.
The committee would like to acknowledge that the management of patients with ADHD is a complex process requiring ongoing cycles of re-evaluation and open communication with patients, families, healthcare providers, and schools. Patients should be continuously reassessed for coexisting conditions, changes in treatment response, and medication side effects at each visit.
Clinical Pathway:
- ADHD Assessment and Treatment Algorithm
- ADHD Clinical Pathway Synopsis (provides care standards employed for this clinical pathway)
Additional tools associated with this Clinical Pathway:
Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
- Inclusion:
- Children 4 to 18 years of age with concerns for inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity, or impulsivity
- Exclusion:
- Children < 4 years of age
Committee members involved in the development:
- Lisa Campbell, MD | Developmental and Behavioral Health | Committee Co-Chair
- Simone Moody, PhD | Developmental and Behavioral Health| Committee Co-Chair
- Christopher Stone, MD | General Academic Pediatrics | Committee Member
- Kirsten Weltmer, MD, FAAP | General Academic Pediatrics | Committee Member
- Kristen Stuppy, MD | Community Pediatrician | Committee Member
Patient/Family Committee Member:
- Jamila Weaver | Patient Family Engagement | Committee Member
EBP Committee Members:
- Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAP | Hospitalist, Evidence Based Practice
- Kori Hess, PharmD | Evidence Based Practice
Publication dates:
- Finalized date: 09/2024
- Next expected revision date: 2027
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These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.