Paediatricians (n = 93) | Child psychiatrists (n = 323) | |
---|---|---|
How often is SM used for attentional difficulties? | ||
Often | 36 (39%) | 195 (60%) |
Sometimes | 51 (55%) | 125 (39%) |
Never | 3 (3%) | 3 (1%) |
How often is SM used without a formal diagnosis (for example ADHD) being present? | ||
Often | 1 (1%) | 2 (1%) |
Sometimes | 54 (58%) | 194 (60%) |
Never | 27 (29%) | 122 (38%) |
Formal diagnoses not used | 5 (5%) | 4 (1%) |
How would comorbid conduct disorder affect likelihood to prescribe SM? | ||
More likely | 16 (17%) | 37 (11%) |
No difference | 33 (35%) | 211 (65%) |
Less likely | 36 (39%) | 70 (22%) |