Graduation Semester and Year
Summer 2025
Language
English
Document Type
DNP Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Cathy Brown
Second Advisor
Dr. Yungfei Kao
Abstract
The evidence-based practice (EBP) project aimed at improving the prescribing and monitoring of Schedule II stimulant medications for adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with ADHD in private practice settings. The project addresses the growing concerns of stimulant overprescription, shortages, abuse, and diversion, which have significant public health implications. Despite the increasing use of stimulants, there is no standardized protocol for prescribing these medications to adults. The proposed intervention includes a prescribing bundle consisting of provider education, mandatory in-person visits, periodic urine drug screens (UDS), access to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), and the use of diagnostic tools, such as the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA). The bundle aims to enhance provider knowledge, improve patient assessments, and ensure safe prescribing practices for stimulants. The project is designed to be applicable in various settings and seeks to address the lack of national guidelines for adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions.
Keywords
ADHD, Schedule II Stimulants, Safe Prescribing, Evidence-Based Practice, ADHD Management Bundle, Provider Education, Urine Drug Screening (UDS), Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA), Overprescription, Stimulant Misuse, Public Health, Psychiatry Practice, IOWA Mode, Adult ADHD.
Disciplines
Mental Disorders
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Poufong, Etienne C., "Safe Schedule II Stimulants Prescribing Bundle for Adults with ADHD" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects. 113.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/nursing_dnpprojects/113