Psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the Adult Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Self-Report Scale (ASRS-J) and its short scale in accordance with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 ◽  
pp. 59-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshinobu Takeda ◽  
Yui Tsuji ◽  
Hiroshi Kurita
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Short Scale

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihee J. Bay ◽  
Bruce K. Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Neural Substrates ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Catecholaminergic System

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder in children and is characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of attention and/or activity level. The current diagnostic criteria are summarized in the recently updated DSM-5. Although the neurobiology of ADHD is not completely understood, dysfunction in the fronto-striatal network and catecholaminergic system is likely implicated in pathophysiology of ADHD although recent studies suggest involvement of other neural substrates as well. Stimulants have been the mainstay of pharmacotherapy for ADHD due to its role in increasing available catecholamines in the synapse. However, treatment approach should be multimodal.

Psychometric Properties of the Impairment Rating Scale in Samples of Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Assessment ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 384-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Dawson ◽  
Theresa E. Egan ◽  
Brian T. Wymbs
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cutoff Score ◽  
Item Score ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Three Samples

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are impaired in numerous domains. However, psychometrically sound measures assessing broad-ranging impairment, particularly brief scales for diagnostic purposes, are scarce. The Impairment Rating Scale (IRS), originally developed to assess ADHD-related impairment in children, has been adapted to a 12-item self-report measure of impairment in adults. In this study, the psychometric properties of the adult IRS were examined in three samples. In Studies 1 and 2, the adult IRS demonstrated good convergent, divergent, and incremental validity among college students and an online sample of adults, respectively. In the same studies, an appropriate clinical cutoff score was identified (IRS item score ≥1) using diagnostic tests. In Study 3, the adult IRS demonstrated good interrater reliability between ratings provided by romantic partners. Overall, findings support the clinical utility of the adapted IRS for assessing the impairment diagnostic criterion for ADHD in adults.

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