Social gradient in use of health services and health-related quality of life of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review
Abraham Sevastidis, Sithara Wanni Arachchige Dona, Lisa Gold, Emma Sciberra, David Coghill, Ha Nguyet Dao Le
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Abstract
Aims
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) affects 5% of children on average. Despite the high need to access services for ADHD treatment, not all children with ADHD utilise healthcare services equally. This study aims to systematically synthesise evidence of equity and equality in health service use/costs and health-related quality of life (HRQoL)/wellbeing of children with ADHD across socioeconomic (SES) classes.
Methods
The literature search was conducted across seven databases (Academic Search complete, MEDLINE Complete, PsycINFO, ERIC, Global Health, CINAHL and EconLit). The search was limited to peer-reviewed articles published to 23rd January 2023 in English and focused on children. Study quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP), Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) checklists.
Results
25 out of 1207 articles were eligible for inclusion. The results showed that SES was associated with different types of healthcare utilisation. Only three studies were found on HRQoL/well-being. Children with ADHD from low SES families had lower HRQoL than children from high SES families.
Conclusion
This study found that a social gradient exists in both healthcare service use and children's HRQoL among those with ADHD.