Quality assessment of the Canadian Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Resource Alliance ADHD practice guidelines for children, adolescents and adults with ADHD

The second was published in 2011 by the Canadian Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Resource Alliance (CADDRA) as the third edition of the Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines (CAP-G).6 The guideline was developed to help Canadian physicians diagnose and treat ADHD across the lifespan of the individual. [...] This review will assess the quality of the CAP-G for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. [...] Scope and purpose The preface section of the guidelines states the general objectives of CADDRA, which include disseminating information on ADHD in Canada, developing and updating the CAP-G, facilitating the development and implementation of training standards in the care of ADHD patients, and sharing information amongst all stakeholder groups. [...] During the development of CAP-G, the suggested schedule of visits was pilot-tested with family doctors Quality Assessment of the CADDRA ADHD Practice Guidelines. [...] Rigour of development The CAP-G committee reviewed the other ADHD guidelines and consensus statements in current use at the time of the CAP-G development.