Improving Teamwork in Pediatric Care for Children with ADHD
Care Team and Practice Level Implementation Strategies to Optimize Pediatric Collaborative Care: A Cluster-Randomized Trial
This project helps doctors and behavioral health providers work better together to deliver excellent care for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11047559 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many children with ADHD can benefit from a team-based approach where primary care doctors and behavioral health specialists collaborate closely. However, it can be challenging for clinics to put these helpful care models into practice effectively. This project explores different ways to support care teams and clinic leaders, making it easier for them to adopt and use proven methods for managing child behavior problems and ADHD. We want to find the best strategies to help clinics overcome common hurdles so more children can receive the best possible care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children aged 0-11 years old who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and receive care at participating primary care practices would be the focus of improved care delivery.
Not a fit: Patients whose care teams do not participate in this specific implementation effort may not directly benefit from its findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more widespread and effective delivery of team-based care for children with ADHD, improving their behavioral health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown the benefits of collaborative care models for children with ADHD, but this project is novel in testing strategies to help clinics implement these models more effectively.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kolko, David — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Kolko, David
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.