Consensus Statement on Digital Health and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by the European Network for ADHD (EUNETHYDIS): Modified Delphi Study - Report - MDSpire

European Network for ADHD (EUNETHYDIS) Consensus on Digital Health Approaches for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Modified Delphi Analysis

  • By

  • Anna Price

  • Emi Furukawa

  • Alessio Bellato

  • Pascal-M Aggensteiner

  • Matthew Bellringer

  • Claire Cattel

  • Samuele Cortese

  • David Daley

  • Manfred Döpfner

  • Federica Donno

  • Madeleine J Groom

  • Anna Kaiser

  • Christina Kini-Seery

  • Katarzyna Kostyrka-Allchorne

  • Jonna Kuntsi

  • Stuart Kyle

  • Elizabeth B Liddle

  • Giorgia Michelini

  • Emilie S Nordby

  • Nicholas Peres

  • Tashinga Ruzive

  • Anita Salimi

  • Douglas Sjöwall

  • Edmund J S Sonuga-Barke

  • James Wenger

  • Tamsin Newlove-Delgado

  • July 16, 2026

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Clinical Report: EUNETHYDIS Consensus on Digital Health Approaches for ADHD

Overview

The EUNETHYDIS consensus outlines key statements on digital health approaches for ADHD, emphasizing the need for standardized evaluation and addressing privacy concerns. A modified Delphi process with 28 panelists produced 30 statements across four key areas.

Background

Digital health interventions for ADHD are increasingly recognized as adjuncts to traditional pharmacotherapy, particularly in light of long wait times for services. The field is characterized by a variety of tools and platforms, yet faces challenges in standardization and evidence generation.

Data Highlights

No numerical data provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • The consensus produced 30 statements on digital health and ADHD, with agreement ranging from 78.6% to 100%.
  • Statements were categorized into four areas: Opportunities and Aspirations, Development and Evaluation, Implementation, and Risks and Unintended Consequences.
  • There is significant heterogeneity in ADHD-focused digital tools, including assessment and intervention platforms.
  • Current gaps exist in standardized evaluation methods and real-world evidence for digital health interventions.
  • Privacy and equity considerations are critical in the development of digital health solutions for ADHD.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare professionals should be aware of the evolving landscape of digital health interventions for ADHD and the importance of standardized evaluation methods. Addressing privacy and equity concerns is essential for the successful implementation of these technologies.

Conclusion

The EUNETHYDIS consensus highlights the need for coordinated efforts to address existing challenges in the field of digital health approaches for ADHD.

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  2. NICE, Guidance, 2024 -- Digital technologies for assessing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  3. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2026 -- Consensus Statement on Digital Health and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by the European Network for ADHD (EUNETHYDIS): Modified Delphi Study
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Original Source(s)

Consensus Statement on Digital Health and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by the European Network for ADHD (EUNETHYDIS): Modified Delphi Study

  • by Anna Price, Emi Furukawa, Alessio Bellato, Pascal-M Aggensteiner, Matthew Bellringer, Claire Cattel, Samuele Cortese, David Daley, Manfred Döpfner, Federica Donno, Madeleine J Groom, Anna Kaiser, Christina Kini-Seery, Katarzyna Kostyrka-Allchorne, Jonna Kuntsi, Stuart Kyle, Elizabeth B Liddle, Giorgia Michelini, Emilie S Nordby, Nicholas Peres, Tashinga Ruzive, Anita Salimi, Douglas Sjöwall, Edmund J S Sonuga-Barke, James Wenger, Tamsin Newlove-Delgado

  • July 16, 2026

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