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http://hdl.handle.net/11434/1526| Title: | The applicability of currently available adults ADHD treatment tools. |
| metadata.dc.title.book: | Handbook of Research on Healthcare Administration and Management |
| Epworth Authors: | Wickramasinghe, Nilmini |
| Other Authors: | Binhadyan, Bader |
| Keywords: | E-Mental Health Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD Information Technology IT Neurodevelopmental Disorders Chair of Health Informatics Management, Epworth HealthCare, Victoria, Australia |
| Issue Date: | 2017 |
| Publisher: | IGI Global |
| Abstract: | E-mental health services are able to provide tools and services to facilities treatment for many various mental disorders, such as Attentions Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affect approximately 5% of adults. This paper presents the findings of 12 interviews with psychologist who are specialized in treating adults with ADHD. The interviews emphasis on the use of Information Technology (IT) by psychologists in their treatment of ADHD. The analysis shows that using IT is beneficial for psychologists and patients. However, there are some issues emerged from the findings that could limit the usability of IT. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11434/1526 |
| DOI: | 10.4018/978-1-5225-0920-2.ch031 |
| ISBN: | 9781522509202 |
| Type: | Chapter |
| Affiliated Organisations: | Health Informatics School of Business Information Technology, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Appears in Collections: | Health Informatics |
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