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The most up-to-date thinking on ADHD from research, diagnosis to treatment and management

 Category: Objective Testing

12 Sep

Qbtech lands in New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora)

We are delighted to announce that QbCheck will be implemented in Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand starting with the...
27 Jul

The importance of patient-centered care and objective testing

1-minute summary: People in the UK with ADHD can experience significant differences in access to ADHD assessment and care. Geography,...
12 Sep

What an online ADHD quiz will (and won’t) tell you

1-minute summary: Whilst online ADHD tests may ask similar questions to those used in clinic interviews, they are no substitute...
18 Aug

Reducing wait times with QbTest & the Greenwich ADHD team

1-minute summary: This case study shares the story of how the Greenwich ADHD team for the Oxleas NHS Trust, tackled...
12 Aug

What does good look like for an ADHD evaluation?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common yet often misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition. While the understanding of ADHD is growing,...
11 Aug

How is ADHD different in adult women?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a constant pattern of inattention, with or without impulsivity...
04 Aug

ADHD, schools and the role of objective data

Michael Walsh is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for HSE South and South Wexford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, with...
26 Jul

ADHD Assessment and treatment – can you quantify activity?

How can you tell if a patient is more hyperactive than their peers? Face-to-face, it is sometimes the most noticeable...
22 Jul

A clinician’s view: life before and after QbTest

Michael Walsh is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for HSE South and South Wexford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service with...
12 May

Observation is key

During a QbTest, clinicians get an opportunity to observe the patient, providing rich, qualitative data to marry up with the...
11 May

The reality: using QbTest reports in clinical practice

Clinical judgment is a core skill honed by experienced clinicians providing ADHD assessment and treatment. While clinical judgment is essential...
24 Apr

Identification of ADHD

1-minute summary: ADHD identification in schools often quickly identifies pupils who present disruptive and hyperactive, however, pupils who are easily...