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A computer-based test which could enable faster diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children has been recommended for NHS use. The QBTest uses an infrared tracking system to measure concentration, movement and impulsivity using age and gender-matched comparisons. Currently waitlists for ADHD diagnosis are months – or years – long because of recent increases in the number of adults and children approaching NHS services for a diagnosis. A recent report from the Nuffield Trust found the impact of delays in ADHD diagnosis for children specifically “should not be underestimated” since it could “significantly affect their life trajectory”. In April, NHS England launched a new cross-sector ADHD taskforce to understand the condition better, improve care and tackle rising demand for treatment.
