Accessibility of ADHD Assessments in Australia: A Secret Shopper Study
This study identified substantial barriers to ADHD assessment accessibility in Australia. Low clinician availability, long wait times, and high costs for assessments are all factors contributing to healthcare access inequality. Policy changes and investment, as well as further research into contributing factors, are needed to improve availability and accessibility.
Authors
- Clare O’Toole
- Kate Croaker
- Stuart Johnstone
- John Finlayson
Institutions
- University of Wollongong (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Attention Disorders
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547261421983
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 33.12