September 2016 PMID 27605006

What do general practitioners know about ADHD? Attitudes and knowledge among first-contact gatekeepers: systematic narrative review.

Mimi Tatlow-Golden, Lucia Prihodova, Blanaid Gavin, Walter Cullen, Fiona McNicholas

Mentions

13
Peak: 2 in Mar 2021
across 4 sources since Mar 2021

Extended reach

4,219
potential audience

Total likes

58

Video views

552

Mentions per month

Mar 2021 – Nov 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • News3 articles
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a recognition that primary care providers often lack confidence and proper knowledge about ADHD, as seen in comments about the difficulty GPs face in diagnosis and the lack of positive examples in media representation. The tone indicates concern about how misinformation and stigma influence attitudes, highlighting the need for better education and awareness efforts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the challenges and gaps outlined in the publication, indicating general agreement with its findings about GPs' attitudes and knowledge gaps.

InterestModerate interest

Posts express some interest, pointing out the importance of understanding how ADHD is perceived and the need for improved training and awareness.

EngagementModerate engagement

The comments show moderate engagement, referencing the study and explicitly discussing gaps in positive recognition and the influence of media, indicating some reflection on the issues.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions emphasize the significance of addressing these gaps, especially around stigma and misinformation, suggesting awareness of the potential impact on clinical practice and public perception.

Abstract in brief

  • The review highlights that GPs, as gatekeepers to ADHD diagnosis and treatment, often have mixed or unhelpful attitudes about ADHD, including doubts about its validity, medication use, and the influence of parenting, partly due to limited training.
  • There are few studies specifically exploring GPs' knowledge and attitudes toward ADHD, mainly from the UK, Europe, and Australia, and the existing research shows variability in their recognition and management of ADHD.
  • Overall, GPs frequently face challenges such as stigma, medicalisation debates, and misconceptions, which can hinder timely diagnosis and referral, emphasizing the need for better training and resources for primary care providers.

Top posts

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Poppy Ellis Logan
@poppyellislogan · X

I should add that sadly we couldn't find any positive examples for #ADHD, which shows how much more work needs to be done here. #Media representation of ADHD has been shown to increase unhelpful #GP attitudes and #stigma around ADHD (e.g. this study https://t.co/U3NjkCGKyI). https://t.co/vHHobsg1P5

Mar 6, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,002 followers View post →
eabhalynn.bsky.social
@eabhaaa · X

it’s not surprising then, that gatekeepers to the diagnostic specialists (including, but not limited to GPs), lack confidence in their diagnostic capabilities. the complexity of the conditions assessment and management do serve a purpose https://t.co/BtN2mWyk5m

May 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1,616 followers View post →
HullAdder
@HullAdder · X

RT @poppyellislogan: I should add that sadly we couldn't find any positive examples for #ADHD, which shows how much more work needs to be d…

Mar 6, 2021 · 1 share · 1,038 followers View post →
Fox Fern ADHD Clinic
@FoxFernADHD · X

Tatlow-Golden, M., Prihodova, L., Gavin, B. et al. What do general practitioners know about ADHD? Attitudes and knowledge among first-contact gatekeepers: systematic narrative review. BMC Fam Pract 17, 129 (2016). https://t.co/3p6wnYyVkU

Dec 7, 2022 · 8 followers View post →

All mentions

eabhalynn.bsky.social
@eabhaaa · X

it’s not surprising then, that gatekeepers to the diagnostic specialists (including, but not limited to GPs), lack confidence in their diagnostic capabilities. the complexity of the conditions assessment and management do serve a purpose https://t.co/BtN2mWyk5m

May 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1,616 followers View post →
Fox Fern ADHD Clinic
@FoxFernADHD · X

Tatlow-Golden, M., Prihodova, L., Gavin, B. et al. What do general practitioners know about ADHD? Attitudes and knowledge among first-contact gatekeepers: systematic narrative review. BMC Fam Pract 17, 129 (2016). https://t.co/3p6wnYyVkU

Dec 7, 2022 · 8 followers View post →
HullAdder
@HullAdder · X

RT @poppyellislogan: I should add that sadly we couldn't find any positive examples for #ADHD, which shows how much more work needs to be d…

Mar 6, 2021 · 1 share · 1,038 followers View post →
Poppy Ellis Logan
@poppyellislogan · X

I should add that sadly we couldn't find any positive examples for #ADHD, which shows how much more work needs to be done here. #Media representation of ADHD has been shown to increase unhelpful #GP attitudes and #stigma around ADHD (e.g. this study https://t.co/U3NjkCGKyI). https://t.co/vHHobsg1P5

Mar 6, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,002 followers View post →