Table 4.

Impact of Toolkit on Knowledge and Confidence among Toolkit Users and Non-Users

Knowledge
Users (Used Toolkit)Non-Users (Did Not Used Toolkit)F for TimeF for Time * Use
nMean±SDnMean±SD
Nature of ADHD
    Baseline423.1±0.8262.9±0.524.67*0.20
    Midpoint3.1±0.83.0±0.8
    Final3.6±0.73.5±0.7
Effects of ADHD on quality of life and risk associated with untreated ADHD
    Baseline433.2±0.9253.0±0.816.52*0.92
    Midpoint3.2±0.93.2±0.7
    Final3.7±0.73.5±0.7
ADHD diagnostic process in adults
    Baseline432.7±0.8242.6±0.724.00*1.13
    Midpoint3.0±0.92.8±0.6
    Final3.4±0.83.2±0.8
Management of ADHD in adults
    Baseline432.9±0.8232.8±0.910.73*1.65
    Midpoint3.3±0.82.9±0.6
    Final3.5±0.83.2±0.8
Management of ADHD in young adults
    Baseline423.1±0.8253.0±0.720.20*1.32
    Midpoint3.4±0.73.0±0.8
    Final3.7±0.73.4±0.8
Management of ADHD in women
    Baseline433.0±0.8252.9±0.615.02*1.03
    Midpoint3.3±0.83.0±0.8
    Final3.6±0.73.4±0.8
Management of ADHD in patients with co-morbid conditions
    Baseline422.7±0.7262.8±0.77.98*3.87*
    Midpoint3.2±0.72.7±0.6
    Final3.4±0.72.9±0.7
Management of ADHD in older adults
    Baseline432.5±0.6262.4±0.824.60*0.97
    Midpoint3.0±0.82.7±0.7
    Final3.2±0.63.0±0.7
Monitoring for treatment effects, side effects and outcomes
    Baseline413.1±0.8263.1±0.78.15*5.08*
    Midpoint3.6±0.83.0±0.7
    Final3.5±0.73.4±0.9
Patient safety with the use of stimulants in adults
    Baseline433.1±0.7262.9±0.912.46*0.15
    Midpoint3.3±0.83.0±0.7
    Final3.6±0.73.4±0.8
Prevention of non-medical use of stimulants in adults
    Baseline432.8±0.8262.9±0.811.08*2.49
    Midpoint3.1±0.72.8±0.9
    Final3.5±0.73.2±0.9
Understanding of potential for abuse of immediate-release stimulants
    Baseline423.1±0.8243.2±0.89.44*2.03
    Midpoint3.4±0.93.1±0.8
    Final3.8±0.93.4±0.9
Federal prescribing requirements for stimulants as controlled substance
    Baseline423.0±0.9263.0±1.013.61*1.54
    Midpoint3.5±0.93.2±0.9
    Final3.7±0.83.5±0.7
State prescribing requirements for stimulants as controlled substance
    Baseline423.1±1.0263.0±1.115.17*0.67
    Midpoint3.4±0.93.1±0.9
    Final3.6±0.83.6±0.6
Existing resources for patients and clinicians about adult ADHD
    Baseline422.5±0.8262.6±0.828.09*3.50*
    Midpoint3.3±0.92.9±0.7
    Final3.4±0.93.3±0.8
Communication with patients about any aspect of ADHD including the nature of ADHD, the medication treatment options, the non-pharmacological treatment options, patient's role in ADHD management, locating support services, training options and self-education resources, etc.
    Baseline433.0±0.8252.7±2.520.41*0.10
    Midpoint3.1±0.82.8±0.6
    Final3.6±0.83.3±0.8
Confidence
Used ToolkitDid Not Used ToolkitF for TimeF for Time * Use
nMean±SDnMean±SD
Diagnosing and treating ADHD in adults
    Baseline452.6±0.9262.4±0.925.99*1.33
    Midpoint3.3±0.82.8±1.0
    Final3.3±1.03.2±0.7
Recognizing and screening for ADHD in adults
    Baseline442.4±0.9262.4±1.132.20*1.76
    Midpoint3.2±0.92.8±0.9
    Final3.4±0.93.0±0.7
Making a diagnosis in patients who do not display classic childhood symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity
    Baseline452.0±1.0261.8±1.020.49*0.58
    Midpoint2.8±1.02.4±1.0
    Final3.0±1.02.5±1.0
Full evaluation of ADHD symptoms and coexisting disorders
    Baseline442.3±1.0262.2±1.024.99*2.07
    Midpoint3.0±1.02.5±0.9
    Final3.2±1.12.9±0.9
Use of rating scales as an initial screening step
    Baseline432.6±1.0262.4±1.211.96*0.14
    Midpoint3.1±0.92.7±1.3
    Final3.3±1.13.0±1.0
Mental health interview techniques and life history interview
    Baseline442.8±0.9263.0±1.05.02*4.22*
    Midpoint3.3±1.03.2±1.0
    Final3.5±0.93.0±0.8
Choosing treatment options for uncomplicated ADHD in adults
    Baseline442.8±1.0262.7±1.222.21*0.97
    Midpoint3.5±0.83.2±1.1
    Final3.6±1.03.2±0.8
Choosing treatment options for ADHD with co-morbid mental health disorders
    Baseline442.5±0.9262.2±0.911.28*5.39*
    Midpoint3.1±0.92.4±0.8
    Final3.2±1.02.3±0.8
Choosing treatment options for ADHD with co-existing substance use disorder
    Baseline452.0±1.0261.9±1.017.21*3.79*
    Midpoint2.8±1.12.1±0.9
    Final3.0±1.02.3±1.0
Follow up care practices
    Baseline452.8±1.0262.7±1.018.78*1.91
    Midpoint3.5±0.93.0±1.0
    Final3.5±0.93.0±0.9
Providing patient education related to any aspect of ADHD in adults
    Baseline452.6±1.0262.4±1.028.61*2.41
    Midpoint3.4±1.02.8±0.8
    Final3.6±0.93.0±0.9
Identifying and managing patients at risk for stimulant misuse, abuse and diversion
    Baseline452.6±1.0262.5±0.910.94*0.98
    Midpoint3.3±0.92.8±1.0
    Final3.2±1.02.9±1.0
  • ADHD, Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder; SD, standard deviation.

  • * P value < 0.05.