G655 Development of a formal clinical supervision policy for ADHD specialist nurses working in a child development centre

Abstract

whom (13.5%) took more than 2 hours. Inadequate sleep (less than 8 hours) was noted in 50% of girls and 75% of boys. 44 teenagers (84.1%) reported tiredness/poor concentration or both, including 32 boys (80%) and all the girls (100%). Conclusions In our survey, over 40% teenagers with ADHD spent more than 2 hours on gadgets before bedtime. Whilst some teenagers had comorbidity and received ADHD medication, most teenagers experienced sleep onset delay and inadequate sleep. More boys experienced less than adequate sleep comparted to girls. Problems with poor concentration/tiredness were found in the majority of teenagers, with girls affected more than boys. Evaluation of teenagers' sleep should be an essential part of a holistic ADHD assessment, enabling clinicians to develop an individualised care plan of psychoeducation and sleep management.

Knowledge of Parents Working in Healthcare Settings Toward Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Children

“…The parents who work as HCWs are at the frontline and are better placed to identify and manage ADHD effectively. 9 However, Ozer et al 10 argues that treatment of ADHD using traditional medical models and the roles of the school nurse are often ignored in the care of children with ADHD. Recently, ADHD treatments have started to shift to a more inclusive multimodal approach that includes behavioral management, medication, counseling, and support for children, parents 11 , and environment management.…”