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Strategies for Improving Performance
To improve performance for an emergency medicine resident with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), several strategies can be employed:
- Developing an educational plan that includes accommodations for unique learning practices, while maintaining the critical aspects of the program 1
- Utilizing pharmacotherapy to reduce ADHD symptoms and improve functioning 2, 3
- Implementing workplace accommodations, such as coaching, to enhance time management and organizational skills 2
- Leveraging positive traits associated with ADHD, such as creative thinking, in the workplace 2
- Providing behavioral therapies to improve time management and organizational skills 2
Accommodations and Support
It is essential to work closely with residents with ADHD to develop a supportive environment:
- Programs can encourage residents to disclose their ADHD diagnosis and work together to develop an individualized plan 1
- Primary care providers can play an integral role in managing ADHD symptoms and providing necessary resources for success in the workplace 2
- Emergency departments can use crises as opportunities to effect lasting change in patients with ADHD and their families 4
Management and Treatment
Effective management and treatment of ADHD are crucial for improving performance: