Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Sleep Disturbance Symptoms, and Quality of Life of Children with Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Sleep-disordered Breathing

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S306-S307
Author(s):  
S. Türkoglu ◽  
B.T. Somuk ◽  
E. Sapmaz ◽  
G. Goktas ◽  
A. Bilgic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesTo date, limited data has been available regarding the impact of adenotonsillectomy (AT) on the psychosocial well-being of chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy (CAH) subjects.AimsIn the present study, we examined the impacts of AT on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms (ADHD) and sleep disturbance symptoms and quality of life of children with chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy.MethodsParents of children with CAH filled in Conners Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short (CPRS-RS), children's sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ), and the pediatric quality of life inventory, parent versions (PedsQL-P) before and six months after AT.ResultsA total of 64 children were included the study (mean age: 6.8 ± 2.4 years; 50% boys). Mean ADHD Index (11.98 ± 6.94 versus 10.35 ± 6.44) (before AT versus after AT) and oppositional scores (6.73 ± 3.72 versus 5.87 ± 3.52) improved statistically significantly after AT (P < 0.05). All of the CSHQ subdomain scores, except sleep duration, significantly reduced after AT (P < 0.05). Regarding to quality of life, both PedsQL-P physical health (64.20 ± 19.81 versus 69.84 ± 18.63) and psychosocial health subdomain scores (67.83 ± 12.89 versus 75.57 ± 13.16), and PedsQL-P total score (66.57 ± 12.94 versus 73.58 ± 12.46) of the patients were significantly higher six months after AT (P < 0.001).ConclusionsIt is necessary for child and adolescent psychiatrists to query the symptoms of CAH to identify children with chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy who suffer from ADHD symptoms, oppositionality, and sleep disturbance. To carry out AT seems to be beneficial for coexisting ADHD and sleep disorder symptoms and quality of life in these children.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Effect of adenotonsillectomy on sleep problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms, and quality of life of children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy and sleep-disordered breathing

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-241
Author(s):  
Serhat Türkoğlu ◽  
Battal Tahsin Somuk ◽  
Emrah Sapmaz ◽  
Ayhan Bilgiç
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Disordered Breathing

Objective Chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the most common etiologic reason for upper airway obstruction in childhood and has been found to be associated with a variety of psychiatric disorders and poor quality of life. In the present study, we investigated the impact of adenotonsillectomy on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms, sleep problems, and quality of life in children with chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Methods The parents of children with chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy filled out the Conners’s Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short form (CPRS-RS), Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, Parent version (PedsQL-P) before and six months after adenotonsillectomy. Results A total of 64 children were included in the study (mean age = 6.8 ± 2.4 years; boy:girl ratio= 1). The mean attention deficit hyperactivity disorder index and oppositionality subdomain scores of the CPRS-RS and all of the CSHQ subdomain scores (bedtime resistance, sleep-onset delay, sleep anxiety, night waking, parasomnias, sleep-disordered breathing, and daytime sleepiness) except for sleep duration significantly decreased after adenotonsillectomy ( p < 0.05). The PedsQL-P total score and both PedsQL-P physical health and psychosocial health subdomain scores were significantly higher at six months after adenotonsillectomy ( p < 0.001). Conclusions Child and adolescent psychiatrists should check the symptoms of chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy to identify children with chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy who suffer from sleep disturbance, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms, and oppositionality. Adenotonsillectomy seems to be beneficial for coexisting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sleep disorder symptoms and quality of life in these children.

Bipolar disorders and quality of life: The impact of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse in euthymic patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 161 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Othman Sentissi ◽  
Juan Carlos Navarro ◽  
Hercilia De Oliveira ◽  
David Gourion ◽  
Marie Chantal Bourdel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Comparison of cognitive function, socioeconomic level, and the health-related quality of life between epileptic patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and without

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gellan K. Ahmed ◽  
Alaa M. Darwish ◽  
Hossam Khalifa ◽  
Mohamed A. Khashbah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Socioeconomic Level ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Eeg Changes

Abstract Background Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with epilepsy proves to be very common. Both epilepsy and ADHD impair quality of life. We aimed to evaluate cognitive function, socioeconomic level, and quality of life (QOL) among children with ADHD and epilepsy. A total of 100 children were divided into 5 groups (20 children/group) as (I) epilepsy, (II) ADHD with epilepsy, (III) ADHD with EEG changes, (IV) ADHD without EEG changes, and (V) control. Children aged between 6 and 11 years were recruited for this study. Early Childhood Epilepsy Severity Scale (E-Chess), Conners’ Parent Rating Scale (CPRS), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-3rd edition (WISC-III), socioeconomic scale for assessment of social burden and socioeconomic classes, and PedsQL (quality of life measure) assessed. Results Children with ADHD and epilepsy had the lowest PedsQL total scores and lower scores than other groups especially in performance IQ score. The highest percentage of low socioeconomic class (25%) was observed in the group of ADHD with epilepsy and the group of epilepsy. Conclusion ADHD with epilepsy is associated with low performance IQ, poor socioeconomic level, and quality of life. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory scores show significant correlation with total IQ score in the group of ADHD with epilepsy.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Effects of Pediatric Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Family Stress and Well-Being: Development of the IMPACT 1.0 Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2333794X1983564
Author(s):  
Nerissa S. Bauer ◽  
Susan Ofner ◽  
Courtney Moore ◽  
Dustin Lynch ◽  
Sarah E. Wiehe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The Impact

Medications may lessen core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet families continue to report stress and have a low quality of life. Primary care providers manage almost half of all children with ADHD but do not have a brief measure to assess ADHD impacts on family in the context of everyday family life. The IMPACT (Impact Measure of Parenting-Related ADHD Challenges and Treatment) 1.0 Scale was codeveloped with input from parent advisors and administered to 79 parents of children with ADHD. Exploratory factor analysis, correlations with validated instruments, and test-retest reliability were examined. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in 4 subscales (Misbehavior, Siblings, Time, School), which demonstrated moderate to high test-retest reliability. Scale domains were related to severity and change in ADHD symptoms. Significant correlations were found between IMPACT scores, adaptive functioning in the home, and ADHD-related quality of life. The IMPACT 1.0 Scale provides a novel, reliable, and valid method to assess family impact of ADHD.

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