DNP Projects
Date of Award
7-28-2026
Document Type
Graduate Paper
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Rachelle Larsen
Abstract
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects many adults and children and is commonly managed with pharmaceutical drugs. Although evidence supports the use of nonpharmacological, many providers may not know or have the confidence to use these modalities to incorporate these into practice. This educational gap could contribute to an overreliance on medication when there are other options available for comprehensive ADHD care. This quality improvement pretest-posttest design aimed to bridge the gap in provider knowledge and confidence regarding evidence-based nonpharmacological ADHD management at two college health clinics. The intervention consisted of four pre-recorded modules delivered over four weeks that focused on exercise, nutrition and supplementation, CBT, and neurofeedback. Each module required 5 to 15 minutes and was distributed electronically to allow participants to complete.
Five participants completed the educational modules and demonstrated improvement in knowledge and confidence and reported an increased chance of incorporating these strategies into their practice. Barriers identified in this project included time constraints, patient adherence, and access to resources.
The project emphasizes the effectiveness of targeted provider education in increasing awareness and confidence of evidence-based nonpharmacological ADHD interventions and supports adding these strategies into routine ADHD management.
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Recommended Citation
Sawyer, Grace, "Bridging the Gap: Empowering Primary Care Providers with Nonpharmalogical Strategies for ADHD Management" (2026). DNP Projects. 31.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/nursing_dnp/31