title: ADHD in the College Setting: Current Perceptions and Future Vision.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To assess perceptions concerning ADHD among U.S. college healthcare providers.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 37-question survey was conducted from October 4 to December 2, 2010. Participants were contacted via mail or telephone and compensated for participation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Thirty-eight percent of the respondents (physicians, n = 59; nurses, n = 138; directors, n = 101) viewed ADHD as a "problem"/"very much a problem" at their institution. Referrals for evaluation came from students (84%), psychologists/counselors (68%), or the institution (68%). Although 48% of respondents felt "comfortable"/"very comfortable" in their ability to recognize ADHD, 92% referred students for evaluation. Most respondents (>90%) agreed medication use may be warranted; 52% of respondents who treat ADHD or consult with a specialist (from 95% of physicians to 31% of directors) prescribed pharmacotherapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although college healthcare providers recognize the importance of treating ADHD, their discomfort in diagnosing and treating ADHD represents a barrier to care for college students.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA; Tuscaloosa Focus MD, Northport, AL; Clinical-affiliate assistant professor, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA mthomas@focus-md.com.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rostain
authors.affiliation: Harris Interactive, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Regina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Corso
authors.affiliation: Shire Development LLC, Wayne, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Babcock
authors.affiliation: Shire Development LLC, Wayne, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Manisha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Madhoo
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010465:Perception; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014495:Universities
keywords: ADHD; college students; diagnosis; student health services; treatment