e-Article
Transitioning to adult mental health services for young people with ADHD: an Italian-based survey on practices for pediatric and adult services
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Roberti, Elisa; Scarpellini, Francesca; Campi, Rita; Giardino, Michele; Clavenna, Antonio; Bonati, Maurizio; Stoppa, Patrizia; Martinelli, Ottaviano; Morosini, Paola; Capovilla, Giuseppe; Costantino, Maria Antonella; Raviglione, Federico; Conti, Patrizia; Rossi, Giorgio; Giarelli, Maria Teresa; Fazzi, Elisa Maria; Carpanelli, Marialuisa; Canevini, Maria Paola; Rinaldi, Francesco; Molteni, Massimo; Vignoli, Aglaia; Borgatti, Renato; Farinotti, Laura; Arcangeli, Donatella; Bona, Paola; Giovannoni, Franco; Pincherle, Maurizio; Canitano, Roberto; Gennaro, Elena; Caucci, Chiara; Bravaccio, Carmela; Sotgiu, Stefano; Costanza, Giancarlo; Briatore, Eleonora; Vitiello, Benedetto; Zappulla, Giuseppe; Colombi, Elisa; Ferrario, Mariarosa; Franzoi, Malida; Martinez, Federica; Obino, Laure; Carrozzi, Marco; Durbano, Federico; Grignani, Marco; Antonucci, Alessandro; Rella, Angelo; Di Paolo, Pietro; Fiore, Germano; Piemontese, Gianluca; De Nicola, Giulio; Conca, Andres; Cucciniello, Angelo; Rosa, Moro Anna; Francobandiera, Giorgio; Moraca, Maria Carla; Corsini, Paola; Bondi, Emi; Aroasio, Luisa; Imperadore, Giuseppe; Malagamba, Daniela; Callegari, Camilla; Toscano, Marco; Di Cesare, Gialuigi; Cappa, Corrado; Gardellin, Francesco; Laudani, Elio; Raschitelli, Nicoletta; Zanetti, Michele; Cartabia, Massimo; Graziani, Vanna; Marchetti, Federico; Suprani, Tosca; Di Bartolo, Paolo; Viganò, Ilaria; Costantino, Ilaria; Tessarollo, Valeria; Ruffoni, Giampaolo
Source
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health. November 28, 2023, Vol. 17 Issue 1
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Language
English
ISSN
1753-2000
Abstract
Background Supporting young ADHD patients in transition to adult services is essential. Yet, the low percentages of successful referrals and the issues reported by patients and clinicians stress the need for further attention to transitioning practices. The present study assessed the transitioning process of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patients in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) in the Italian territory. We asked child and adult psychiatrists to report the current state of services and their observations on limitations and possible future matters that must be addressed. Method Seventy-seven centers (42 CAMHS, 35 AMHS) filled in a web-based survey in which they reported the number of ADHD patients, how many transitioning patients they had within the past year, and how they structured transition. Results A fragmented picture emerged from the survey. Lack of resources, training, and communication between services hinder the transition process, and many adult patients remain under CAMHS' care. While some services have a protocol, there is no structured guidance that can help improve integration and continuity of treatment. Conclusion The observed situation reflects a need for improvement and standard guidelines to enable a successful transition process, considering clinicians' and patients' necessities. Keywords: Transition, ADHD, Adult ADHD, Survey, Health services
Author(s): Elisa Roberti[sup.1], Francesca Scarpellini[sup.1], Rita Campi[sup.1], Michele Giardino[sup.2], Antonio Clavenna[sup.1], Maurizio Bonati[sup.1], Patrizia Stoppa, Ottaviano Martinelli, Paola Morosini, Giuseppe Capovilla, Maria Antonella Costantino, Federico Raviglione, Patrizia Conti, Giorgio Rossi, [...]
Author(s): Elisa Roberti[sup.1], Francesca Scarpellini[sup.1], Rita Campi[sup.1], Michele Giardino[sup.2], Antonio Clavenna[sup.1], Maurizio Bonati[sup.1], Patrizia Stoppa, Ottaviano Martinelli, Paola Morosini, Giuseppe Capovilla, Maria Antonella Costantino, Federico Raviglione, Patrizia Conti, Giorgio Rossi, [...]