Citation

Shelton D, Pearson G. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2005; 43(9): 38-46.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268, USA. Deborah.Shelton@uconn.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16252801

Abstract

1. When working with juvenile offenders with ADHD, advanced practice nurses should consider prescribing stimulant medication in conjunction with other psychosocial interventions to achieve maximum treatment success. 2. Nurses working with young people with ADHD in the justice system must carefully coordinate care among all health care providers and juvenile justice personnel, including attorneys, probation/parole officers, and court assessment personnel. 3. Advocating for the individual needs of clients and their families is critical; often, this includes advocating for care that is not only evidence based, but also culturally competent.

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