Dr SARAH CASSIDY's Outputs (4)

Misrepresentation by online study participants—a threat to data integrity (2024)
Journal Article
French, B., Babbage, C., Cassidy, S., & Rennick-Egglestone, S. (2025). Misrepresentation by online study participants—a threat to data integrity. Lancet Psychiatry, 12(3), 168-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366%2824%2900359-6

As a group of researchers experienced in collecting health research data using online methods, we have become increasingly concerned with the problem of participants misrepresenting themselves within our studies. Forms of misrepresentation include pa... Read More about Misrepresentation by online study participants—a threat to data integrity.

“Going Through Life on Hard Mode”—The Experience of Late Diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD: A Qualitative Study (2024)
Journal Article
French, B., & Cassidy, S. (2024). “Going Through Life on Hard Mode”—The Experience of Late Diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD: A Qualitative Study. Autism in Adulthood, https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2024.0085

Background: In the United Kingdom, more than 2.5 million adults with undiagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), can face difficulties accessing diagnosis and support. Our qualitative... Read More about “Going Through Life on Hard Mode”—The Experience of Late Diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD: A Qualitative Study.

Data integrity issues with online studies, an institutional example of a widespread challenge (2024)
Journal Article
French, B., Babbage, C., Bird, K., Marsh, L., Patel, S., Pelton, M., Cassidy, S., & Rennick-Egglestone, S. (in press). Data integrity issues with online studies, an institutional example of a widespread challenge. JMIR Mental Health,

The impacts associated with having ADHD: an umbrella review (2024)
Journal Article
French, B., Nalbant, G., Wright, H., Sayal, K., Daley, D., Groom, M. J., Cassidy, S., & Hall, C. L. (2024). The impacts associated with having ADHD: an umbrella review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 15, Article 1343314. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1343314

Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects up to 5% of the population and is characterised by symptoms of impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention. These symptoms are significantly impairing and carry additional risks for... Read More about The impacts associated with having ADHD: an umbrella review.