Validation of a criterion-based screening and triage pathway for adult ADHD: a prospective observational study of safety and operational efficiency (opens in new tab)

BackgroundThe increasing demand for adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments has required the development of efficient triage pathways. This study provides a formal assessment of a criterion-based screening model designed to prioritise patient safety and operational efficiency within a National Health Service (NHS) specialist secondary care setting.MethodsA prospective observational validation design was employed, involving 49 consecutive adults referred for ADHD asse...