Management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care for school age children and adolescents

Number of patients, aged 6-18 years, diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed psychostimulant medication whose medical record contains documentation of at least two follow-up visits within a year medication was prescribed and the following components were discussed at each of the visits: height, weight, a discussion of medication, a discussion of school progress and a care plan.

Documented is defined as any evidence in the medical record that at least 2 follow-up visits occur in the 12 months since psychostimulant medication prescription date. Each follow-up visit for ADHD includes documentation of the following twice a year: height, weight, a discussion of medication, a discussion of school progress, and a care plan discussion.