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The impact of a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) on diagnostic decision-making in children and young people with suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: single-blind randomised controlled trial (2018)
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the AQUA Trial Group, Hollis, C., Hall, C. L., Guo, B., James, M., Boadu, J., Groom, M. J., Brown, N., Kaylor-Hughes, C., Moldavsky, M., Valentine, A. Z., Walker, G. M., Daley, D., Sayal, K., & Morriss, R. (2018). The impact of a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) on diagnostic decision-making in children and young people with suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: single-blind randomised controlled trial. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 59(12), 1298-1308. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12921

© 2018 The Authors. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Background: Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) relies on su... Read More about The impact of a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) on diagnostic decision-making in children and young people with suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: single-blind randomised controlled trial.

Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity (QbTest) for optimising medication management in children and young people with ADHD ‘QbTest Utility for Optimising Treatment in ADHD’ (QUOTA): a feasibility randomised controlled trial (2018)
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Hall, C. L., James, M., Brown, S., Martin, J. L., Brown, N., Selby, K., Clarke, J., Vijayan, H., Guo, B., Sayal, K., Hollis, C., & Groom, M. J. (2018). Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity (QbTest) for optimising medication management in children and young people with ADHD ‘QbTest Utility for Optimising Treatment in ADHD’ (QUOTA): a feasibility randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 8(2), Article e021104. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021104

Introduction: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. To improve outcomes, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence ADHD guidelines recommend regular mon... Read More about Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity (QbTest) for optimising medication management in children and young people with ADHD ‘QbTest Utility for Optimising Treatment in ADHD’ (QUOTA): a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Study of user-experience of an objective test (QbTest) to aid ADHD assessment and medication management: a multi-methods approach (2017)
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Hall, C. L., Valentine, A., Walker, G. M., Ball, H. M., Cogger, H., Daley, D., Groom, M. J., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2017). Study of user-experience of an objective test (QbTest) to aid ADHD assessment and medication management: a multi-methods approach. BMC Psychiatry, 17, Article 66. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1222-5

Background

The diagnosis and monitoring of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) typically relies on subjective reports and observations. Objective continuous performance tests (CPTs) have been incorporated into some services to support... Read More about Study of user-experience of an objective test (QbTest) to aid ADHD assessment and medication management: a multi-methods approach.

Comparing the effects of providing clinicians and patients with the results of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) versus usual care on diagnostic and treatment decision making in children and young people with ADHD (2016)
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Hall, C. (2016). Comparing the effects of providing clinicians and patients with the results of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) versus usual care on diagnostic and treatment decision making in children and young people with ADHD

The incremental validity of a computerised assessment added to clinical rating scales to differentiate adult ADHD from autism spectrum disorder (2016)
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Groom, M. J., Young, Z., Hall, C. L., Gillott, A., & Hollis, C. (2016). The incremental validity of a computerised assessment added to clinical rating scales to differentiate adult ADHD from autism spectrum disorder. Psychiatry Research, 243, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2016.06.042

There is a clinical need for objective evidence-based measures that are sensitive and specific to ADHD when compared with other neurodevelopmental disorders. This study evaluated the incremental validity of adding an objective measure of activity and... Read More about The incremental validity of a computerised assessment added to clinical rating scales to differentiate adult ADHD from autism spectrum disorder.

Developing mHealth Remote Monitoring Technology for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Qualitative Study Eliciting User Priorities and Needs (2016)
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Simons, L., Valentine, A. Z., Falconer, C. J., Groom, M., Daley, D., Craven, M. P., Young, Z., Hall, C., & Hollis, C. (2016). Developing mHealth Remote Monitoring Technology for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Qualitative Study Eliciting User Priorities and Needs. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 4(1), Article e31. https://doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.5009

Background: Guidelines in the United Kingdom recommend that medication titration for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be completed within 4-6 weeks and include regular reviews. However, most clinicians think that weekly clinic c... Read More about Developing mHealth Remote Monitoring Technology for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Qualitative Study Eliciting User Priorities and Needs.

Correction: Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) on diagnostic and treatment decision-making in children and young people with ADHD-'Assessing QbTest Utility in ADHD'(AQUA): A randomised controlled trial - December 01, 2014 (2016)
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Hall, C. L., Walker, G. M. .., Valentine, A. Z., Guo, B., Kaylor-Hughes, C., James, M., Daley, D., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2016). Correction: Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) on diagnostic and treatment decision-making in children and young people with ADHD-'Assessing QbTest Utility in ADHD'(AQUA): A randomised controlled trial - December 01, 2014. BMJ Open, 6(1), Article e006838corr2. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006838corr2

The challenges of implementing ADHD clinical guidelines and research best evidence in routine clinical care settings: a Delphi survey and mixed-methods study (2016)
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Hall, C. L., Taylor, J. A., Newell, K., Baldwin, L., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2016). The challenges of implementing ADHD clinical guidelines and research best evidence in routine clinical care settings: a Delphi survey and mixed-methods study. BJPsych Open, 2(1), 25-31. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjpo.bp.115.002386

Background:The landmark US Multimodal Treatment of ADHD (MTA) study established the benefits of individualised medication titration and optimisation strategies to improve short- to medium-term outcomes in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH... Read More about The challenges of implementing ADHD clinical guidelines and research best evidence in routine clinical care settings: a Delphi survey and mixed-methods study.

Innovations in practice: an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity reduces time to confirm attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis in children: a completed audit cycle (2016)
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Hall, C. L., Selby, K., Guo, B., Valentine, A. Z., Walker, G. M., & Hollis, C. (2016). Innovations in practice: an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity reduces time to confirm attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis in children: a completed audit cycle. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 21(3), 175-178. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12140

Background

Diagnosing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and young people typically relies on clinical observation and subjective parent, teacher and self-reports. The subjective nature of reports combined with contradicto... Read More about Innovations in practice: an objective measure of attention, impulsivity and activity reduces time to confirm attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis in children: a completed audit cycle.

The clinical utility of the continuous performance test and objective measures of activity for diagnosing and monitoring ADHD in children: a systematic review (2015)
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Hall, C. L., Valentine, A., Groom, M. J., Walker, G. M., Sayal, K., Daley, D., & Hollis, C. (2016). The clinical utility of the continuous performance test and objective measures of activity for diagnosing and monitoring ADHD in children: a systematic review. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 25(7), 677-699. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-015-0798-x

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically diagnosed using clinical observation and subjective informant reports. Once children commence ADHD medication, robust monitoring is required to detect partial or non-responses. The extent t... Read More about The clinical utility of the continuous performance test and objective measures of activity for diagnosing and monitoring ADHD in children: a systematic review.

Correction: Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) on diagnostic and treatment decision-making in children and young people with ADHD - 'Assessing QbTest Utility in ADHD' (AQUA): A randomised controlled trial - December 01, 2014 (2015)
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Hall, C. L., Walker, G. M., Valentine, A. Z., Guo, B., Kaylor-Hughes, C., James, M., Daley, D., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2015). Correction: Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) on diagnostic and treatment decision-making in children and young people with ADHD - 'Assessing QbTest Utility in ADHD' (AQUA): A randomised controlled trial - December 01, 2014. BMJ Open, 5(5), Article e006838corr1. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006838corr1

Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) on diagnostic and treatment decision-making in children and young people with ADHD--'Assessing QbTest Utility in ADHD'(AQUA): a randomised controlled trial (2014)
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Hall, C. L., Walker, G. M., Valentine, A. Z., Guo, B., Kaylor-Hughes, C., James, M., Daley, D., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2014). Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) on diagnostic and treatment decision-making in children and young people with ADHD--'Assessing QbTest Utility in ADHD'(AQUA): a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 4(12), Article e006838. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006838

Introduction: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) state that young people need to have access to the best evidence-based care to improve outcome. The current ‘gol... Read More about Protocol investigating the clinical utility of an objective measure of activity and attention (QbTest) on diagnostic and treatment decision-making in children and young people with ADHD--'Assessing QbTest Utility in ADHD'(AQUA): a randomised controlled trial.

Gaze patterns to child figures reflect deviant sexual preference in child sex offenders—a first glance (2014)
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Hall, C. L., Hogue, T. E., & Guo, K. (2015). Gaze patterns to child figures reflect deviant sexual preference in child sex offenders—a first glance. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 21(3), 303-317. https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2014.931475

Research on non-offending heterosexual participants has indicated that men's gaze allocation reflects their sexual preference. In this exploratory pilot study we investigated whether naturalistic gaze behaviour is sensitive to deviant sexual preferen... Read More about Gaze patterns to child figures reflect deviant sexual preference in child sex offenders—a first glance.

Services for young people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder transitioning from child to adult mental health services: a national survey of mental health trusts in England. (2014)
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Hall, C. L., Newell, K., Taylor, J., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2015). Services for young people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder transitioning from child to adult mental health services: a national survey of mental health trusts in England. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 29(1), https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881114550353

Transition from child to adult mental health services is considered to be a difficult process, particularly for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article presents results from... Read More about Services for young people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder transitioning from child to adult mental health services: a national survey of mental health trusts in England..

Innovations in practice: piloting electronic session-by-session monitoring in child and adolescent mental health : a preliminary study (2014)
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Hall, C. L., Moldavsky, M., Taylor, J. A., Marriott, M., Goodman, R., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2015). Innovations in practice: piloting electronic session-by-session monitoring in child and adolescent mental health : a preliminary study. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 20(3), https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12066

Background

Recent UK initiatives have advocated the use of session-by-session outcome measurement in CAMHS. However, little is known about the feasibility of this approach.

Method

The PROMPT study (Patient Reported Outcome Monitoring Progres... Read More about Innovations in practice: piloting electronic session-by-session monitoring in child and adolescent mental health : a preliminary study.

A qualitative process evaluation of electronic session-by-session outcome measurement in child and adolescent mental health services (2014)
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Hall, C. L., Taylor, J., Moldavsky, M., Marriott, M., Pass, S., Newell, K., Goodman, R., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2014). A qualitative process evaluation of electronic session-by-session outcome measurement in child and adolescent mental health services. BMC Psychiatry, 14(113), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-244X-14-113

Background
Regular monitoring of patient progress is important to assess the clinical effectiveness of an intervention. Recently, initiatives within UK child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) have advocated the use of session-by-session... Read More about A qualitative process evaluation of electronic session-by-session outcome measurement in child and adolescent mental health services.

The use of routine outcome measures in two child and adolescent mental health services: a completed audit cycle (2013)
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Hall, C. L., Moldavsky, M., Baldwin, L., Marriott, M., Newell, K., Taylor, J., Sayal, K., & Hollis, C. (2013). The use of routine outcome measures in two child and adolescent mental health services: a completed audit cycle. BMC Psychiatry, 13(270), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-244X-13-270

Background:
Routine outcome measurement (ROM) is important for assessing the clinical effectiveness of health services and for monitoring patient outcomes. Within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the UK the adoption of ROM in C... Read More about The use of routine outcome measures in two child and adolescent mental health services: a completed audit cycle.

Implementation of routine outcome measurement in child and adolescent mental health services in the United Kingdom: A critical perspective (2013)
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Hall, C., Moldavsky, M., Taylor, J., Sayal, K., Marriott, M., Batty, M., Pass, S., & Hollis, C. (2014). Implementation of routine outcome measurement in child and adolescent mental health services in the United Kingdom: A critical perspective. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 23, 239–242. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-013-0454-2

‘Mind the gap’ - mapping services for young people with ADHD transitioning from child to adult mental health services (2013)
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Hall, C. L., Newell, K., Taylor, J., Sayal, K., Swift, K. D., & Hollis, C. (2013). ‘Mind the gap’ - mapping services for young people with ADHD transitioning from child to adult mental health services. BMC Psychiatry, 13(186), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-244X-13-186

Background: Once considered to be a disorder restricted to childhood, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is now recognised to persist into adult life. However, service provision for adults with ADHD is limited. Additionally, there is lit... Read More about ‘Mind the gap’ - mapping services for young people with ADHD transitioning from child to adult mental health services.