ADHD in Adults — A Familiar Disease with Unfamiliar Challenges

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (S23) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen V. Faraone
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Advanced Degrees ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Important Marker

What exactly is known today about the impact of the adult form of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in society?:In a recent study to examine the societal impact of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 500 patients diagnosed with ADHD and 501 participants with no substantial signs or symptoms of ADHD were studied. Subjects were asked several questions about their quality of life, employment, job satisfaction, and other aspects of their well-being and functionality. Income, which is an important marker for the degree of productivity for an individual in society, was also assessed. ADHD can profoundly affect the performance of individuals in the workplace (Slide 1), and this study found that having ADHD reduced an individual's income by an average of ∼$10,000 per year. If that loss of income is extrapolated to all adults in the United States who have ADHD, it suggests that the economy is losing around $70 billion a year to $115 billion a year in productivity, as measured by loss of income. The range was broad because different models with varying assumptions were applied to project income loss over time. Nevertheless, based on these numbers, it is reasonable to estimate that the population is losing ∼$100 billion annually in productivity due to ADHD.Income loss was found at all levels of education, but it was greatest among patients who had advanced degrees of education; so it seems that the disease may have a more pronounced impact on income among those in the higher income brackets.

scholarly journals Parents’ Experiences of Weighted Blankets’ Impact on Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Sleep Problems—A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12959
Author(s):  
Ingrid Larsson ◽  
Katarina Aili ◽  
Jens M. Nygren ◽  
Håkan Jarbin ◽  
Petra Svedberg
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sleep Onset Latency ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Parents Experiences

Sleep disturbances are common among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While pharmacological treatment has increased dramatically, parents often prefer non-pharmacological interventions. Research on experiences of weighted blankets and their effect in sleep improvement is scarce. The aim of this study was to explore parents’ experiences of weighted blankets for children with ADHD and sleep problems, and the impact on their children’s sleep. The explorative design was based on qualitative content analysis. Interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of 24 parents of children with ADHD and sleep problems, after completing a sleep intervention with weighted blankets for 16 weeks. Parents reported that children sleeping with weighted blankets: (1) achieved satisfactory sleep, including improved sleep onset latency, sleep continuity, and sleep routines; (2) achieved overall well-being, including improved relaxation and reduced anxiety; and (3) mastered everyday life, including improved balance in life, family function, and participation in school and leisure activities. This study brings forward novel aspects of the effects of improved sleep among children with ADHD. The findings contribute to the understanding of potential positive effects of an intervention with weighted blankets critical for clinical practice to improve sleep, well-being, and everyday life of children with ADHD and their families.

scholarly journals Correlations between Quality of Life, School Bullying, and Suicide in Adolescents with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3262
Author(s):  
Yi-Lung Chen ◽  
Hsing-Ying Ho ◽  
Ray C. Hsiao ◽  
Wei-Hsin Lu ◽  
Cheng-Fang Yen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Bullying ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Inattention And Hyperactivity

Although adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a higher risk of suicidality and more problems related to school bullying, and quality of life (QoL) is reportedly associated with school bullying, suicide, and ADHD, no study has examined their correlation. This study examined the complex relationships between QoL, school bullying, suicide, and ADHD symptoms. A total of 203 adolescents with ADHD aged between 12 and 18 years were recruited. School bullying and QoL were examined using the Chinese version of the School Bullying Experience Questionnaire and the Taiwanese Quality of Life Questionnaire for Adolescents. Network model analysis was conducted to graphically present their relationships. We identified triangular correlations between school bullying, QoL, and suicidality, indicating possible pathways from school bullying to suicidality, and the originating or mediating roles of personal competence and psychological well-being. Furthermore, the ADHD symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity may differentially regulate these pathways. Longitudinal studies are warranted to confirm these findings.

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.

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

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.

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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