ADHDCoach-a virtual clinic for parents of children with ADHD: Development and usability study

Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health problems in childhood. Despite the fact that evidence-based treatments exist, behavioral parent training programs are the gold standard in the care of children with ADHD, a significant percentage of parents of children with ADHD do not access such interventions. Internet-delivered interventions are effective for a range of mental health problems, however, there is limited research conducted on the efficacy of such interventions in the treatment of ADHD.Objective: The aim of this study is to present the development and feasibility of an Internet-delivered intervention for parents of children with ADHD. Methods: The intervention was based on Behavioral Parent Training and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Participants were mental health specialists (N = 16) and parents of children diagnosed with ADHD (N = 24). Results: Our results indicated high usability and parental satisfaction with the intervention. Conclusion: In conclusion, an Internet-delivered intervention addressed to parents of children diagnosed with ADHD is a promising approach. Future research should investigate the efficacy of this Internet-delivered intervention in a randomized controlled trial.

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ADHD is a common mental health problem in childhood, but many parents of children with ADHD do not access evidence-based treatments such as behavioral parent training programs. This study presents the development and feasibility of an Internet-delivered intervention for parents of children with ADHD, which showed high usability and parental satisfaction. This Internet-delivered intervention is a promising approach, but further research is needed to investigate its efficacy in a randomized controlled trial.