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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: QS39
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 3 years and older, young people and adults. The standard comprises seven statements that describe high quality care for service users. These are: children and young people with symptoms of ADHD are referred to a specialist for an assessment; adults with symptoms of ADHD who have not had a diagnosis in childhood are referred to a specialist for an assessment; adults who had ADHD when they were younger and who still have symptoms of ADHD are referred to general adult psychiatric services; parents and carers of children and young people with symptoms of ADHD who meet NICE eligibility criteria are offered a referral to a parent training programme to help them manage their child’s behaviour; children and young people with moderate ADHD are offered a referral to a psychological group treatment programme; people with ADHD who are starting medication have their initial medication dose adjusted by a specialist, who should also check how well the medication is working; and people who are taking medication to treat ADHD have their medication reviewed by a specialist at least once a year. (Edited publisher abstract)
Self-harm: QS34
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This quality standard covers the initial management of self-harm and the provision of longer-term support for children and young people (aged 8 years and older) and adults (aged 18 years and older) who self-harm. The standard comprises eight statements that describe high-quality care for people who have self-harmed. These focus on: compassion, respect and dignity; initial assessments; comprehensive psychosocial assessments; monitoring; safe physical environments; risk management plans; psychological interventions; and moving between services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management of ADHD in children, young people and adults: CG72
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This guideline makes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. ADHD is a heterogeneous behavioural syndrome characterised by the core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. The document provides guidance on: prerequisites of treatment and care for all people with ADHD; identification, pre-diagnostic intervention in the community and referral to secondary services; diagnosis of ADHD; post-diagnostic advice; treatment for children and young people; transition to adult services; treatment of adults with ADHD; and how to use drugs for the treatment of ADHD. This guideline was originally published in 2008, updated in 2013 and 2016. It now has the revised title of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (CG72). (Edited publisher abstract)
Service user experience in adult mental health services
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
The NICE care pathway, which aims to ensure that users of adult mental health services have the best possible experience of care from the NHS. This pathway recommends how health and social care professionals and providers can achieve this within the NHS. Areas covered include access to care, assessment, community care, hospital care and discharge, transfer of care, and care and support of service users across all points on the care pathway. (Edited publisher abstract)
Paths to personalisation in mental health: a whole system, whole life framework
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 84
- Place of publication:
- Bath
- Edition:
- rev. ed.
This is a revision of the framework first published in 2010, and is a whole system guide that provides information, guidance and signposts in respect of personalisation and personalised services and support for people with mental health needs. The framework is organised in 12 broad sections: person-centred systems and approaches; information and advice. personal motivation and self-help; support for managing personal budgets; support for carers; fair access and equality; creative commissioning; partnership for inclusion; prevention and early intervention; leadership for all; workforce and organisation development; stories and personal accounts; and outcomes and quality framework.. Each section includes practical suggestions of things to put into place to achieve specific goals. Pointers to good practice and sources of advice and information are provided throughout. The framework can be used as a tool to check what needs to be in place for personalisation in mental health. (Original abstract)