scholarly journals ADHD in idiopathic epilepsy

2014 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos H. C. Duran ◽  
Catarina A. Guimarães ◽  
Maria Augusta Montenegro ◽  
Marina L. Neri ◽  
Marilisa M. Guerreiro
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Idiopathic Epilepsy ◽  
Comorbid Condition ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Our aim was to clarify the correlation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with epilepsy and behavior problems. This was a cross-sectional study. Sixty children with idiopathic epilepsy were interviewed using the MTA-SNAP IV Teacher and Parent Rating Scale, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and Conners’ Rating Scales. We used the chi-square test to analyze the correlation of epilepsy variables in patients with and without ADHD with a significance level of 0.05. Eight patients had ADHD symptoms (13%), seven had the inattentive ADHD subtype and only three had behavioral problems. When epileptic patients with and without ADHD symptoms were compared we found no significant difference in regard to epilepsy variables. All patients were controlled and 43% were either without AED or undergoing withdrawal. Our study revealed a low comorbidity of ADHD symptoms and epilepsy due to low interference of seizures and drug treatment on the comorbid condition.

scholarly journals Diagnosis Based on Parent and Teacher Rating for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Abdul Rouf ◽  
Shabnum Rivees ◽  
A Wahid Khan ◽  
A G Madhosh ◽  
Zeba Zeba
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Adhd Children ◽  
Icd 10

Parents and teachers play a significant role in the diagnosis of ADHD in children in the clinical setting. With the same in consideration a study was conducted to compare the perception between parents and teachers on the rating scales for ADHD children. The study was conducted on a sample of parents and teachers of 100 children diagnosed as having ADHD as per ICD-10 diagnostic criteria. A newly constructed and standardized parent rating scale for parents of ADHD children and attention deficit comprehensive teacher rating scale for teachers was administered on the target sample. Results indicate that there was statistically no significant difference in the rating of perception between parents and teachers on four dimensions, viz (i) attention (ii) hyperactivity (iii) social skills (iv) oppositional behaviour of ADHD children. To verify these findings, positive correlation was found between parents and teachers perception on all the four dimensions.J Med Sci.2010;13(1);11-14

scholarly journals Socio-demographic and clinical correlates of parenting style among parents having ADHD children: a cross-section study

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghada Mohamed Salah El-Deen ◽  
Amira Mohamed Yousef ◽  
Amany Elshabrawy Mohamed ◽  
Abdallah Saad Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Positive Parenting ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Correlates ◽  
High Social Class ◽  
Adhd Children

Abstract Background ADHD affects 7.8% of the school-aged population, making it one of the most common childhood brain illnesses. It is characterized by abnormally high levels of inattention, activity, and impulsivity at a young age. Being a parent of a child with ADHD is a real challenge, as the parents tend to be more disapproving, critical, and provide more impulse control directions; such parenting style can have an impact on the illnesses course, accentuate its signs and symptoms, and lead to secondary development of co-morbid psychiatric and behavioral problems. This makes the parent-child effect a matter of clinical importance that needs to be carefully assessed and managed. We aimed to estimate the sociodemographic and clinical correlates of parenting attitudes among parents having ADHD children. This cross-sectional study included 48 ADHD children from both sexes, aged from 6 to 12 years old, and their parents. In our study, we applied the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale 5th edition, the Conner’s Parent Rating Scale-revised, the parenting style as perceived by children questionnaire, and the Fahmy and El-Sherbini questionnaire for the measurement of socioeconomic status. Results Mothers of ADHD children had significantly lower scores of over-protections parenting style than the fathers; the current study showed a significant increase in total parenting scores and warmth/support in mild ADHD cases than in moderate and severe ones, and there is a significant increase in the mother’s positive parenting style toward ADHD children with lower levels of social problems, mild cases, and older age. There is a significant increase of positive parenting style toward ADHD children exerted by post graduated, professionally working, and high social class fathers and by working mothers among rural residents and high social class mothers. There is a positive correlation between IQ and a mother’s warmth/support. Conclusion ADHD children with mild symptoms, higher social functioning of the child, high socioeconomic level of the family, better education, and professional occupations of parents were associated with positive parenting style.

Early Predictors of ADHD: Evidence from a Prospective Birth Cohort

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 1685-1692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beate Oerbeck ◽  
Kristin Romvig Overgaard ◽  
Are Hugo Pripp ◽  
Ted Reichborn-Kjennerud ◽  
Heidi Aase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Child Behavior Checklist ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Child Gender ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazard Regression ◽  
Early Parent

Objective: To identify preschool predictors of registered ADHD diagnoses and compare two ADHD rating scales, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Conners’ Parent Rating Scale (CPRS-R:S). Method: The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort study (MoBa) is a prospective population-based cohort study. The sample were singletons whose mothers responded to MoBa questionnaires at child age 3 years ( n = 57,986) and 5 years ( n = 32,377). ADHD diagnoses were obtained from the Norwegian Patient Register. Predictors were child gender, development and symptoms, and maternal ADHD symptoms. We used Cox proportional hazard regression analyses. Results: In all final models, ADHD symptoms at age 3 and 5 years predicted later ADHD: Age 3, CBCL: hazard ratio (HR) = 3.23 (CI [2.59, 4.02]); age 5, CBCL: HR = 10.30 (CI [7.44, 14.26]); and age 5 CPRS-R:S: HR = 5.92 (CI [4.95, 7.07]). Conclusion: The findings underline the importance of taking early parent-reported symptoms seriously. Both rating scales were useful for predicting ADHD.

scholarly journals Diet modification impact on ADHD outcome

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olweya Mohammed Abd El Baaki ◽  
Enas Raafat Abd El Hamid ◽  
Safaa Taha Zaki ◽  
Amani Salah El Din Alwakkad ◽  
Rania Nabil Sabry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Intake ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Dietary Analysis ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Diet Modification ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Background Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affects 5% of children worldwide and characterized by impaired inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. One of the risk factors that precipitate ADHD is food. Food affects behavior of children by different ways such as food allergy, food intolerance and gut–microbiota–brain axis. The study aimed to assess effect of diet modification on ADHD outcome and the role of food as a precipitating factor for ADHD symptomatology. The study included 47 children newly diagnosed with ADHD, not receiving medical or behavioral therapy, their ages ranged from 6 to 9 years and their intelligence quotient not below 70 with no associated comorbidities. All participants were subjected to Full history taking, clinical examination, anthropometric measurements, 24 h dietary recall. Dietary analysis and Conner’s parent rating scale-revised short form (CPR-RS) were done before and after diet modification program for 5 weeks. Results There was improvement in ADHD symptoms as measured by CPR-RS after 5-weeks of diet modification program. Carbohydrate and protein intake decreased significantly after diet modification program. Energy intake did not show statistical difference while fat intake increased significantly after the diet program. Vitamin A, C, riboflavin, thiamin and iron intakes decreased significantly after diet program but were within the recommended dietary allowance. Conclusion Following the Diet modification program, ADHD symptoms were improved as documented by decrease in CPR scores. Diminished carbohydrate and protein intake in diet were positively associated with improvement of ADHD symptoms. Diet modification program succeeded in reducing obesity and then ADHD symptoms.

scholarly journals A comparison of pain registration by Visual Analog Scale and Numeric Rating Scale – a cross-sectional study of primary triage registration

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jofrid Kollltveit ◽  
Malin Osaland ◽  
Marianne Reimers ◽  
Magnus Berle
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Emergency Admission ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numeric Rating

BackgroundPain is a subjective sensation; self-reporting is important for quantifying pain intensity. There are several different validated tools for this, such as Visual Analog Scale and Numeric Rating Scale. In the clinic, these terms are often used as equivalent. The objective of this study was to examine correlation and agreement between the pain registration tools in triage in an emergency department.Materials and MethodsThe study was performed in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Haukeland University Hospital in the period June-August 2019. We registered the pain score with two tools in 200 unselected patients in emergency admission with pain. In addition, we registrered gender, age, triage and general department affiliation.ResultsWe found a strong correlation between the pain registration tools by Spearmans correlation test (rho=0,930, p<0,001). There were no significant difference between the pain registration tools within the subgroups. Bland-Altman analysis show agreement between the two pain registration tools.ConclusionsIn an Emergency Department triage is it acceptable to use Visual Analog Scale and Numeric Rating Scale as equivalent, as long as the correct terminology is used.

scholarly journals The Validity of Teacher Rating Scales for the Assessment of ADHD Symptoms in the Classroom: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 108705472091683
Author(s):  
Anouck I. Staff ◽  
Jaap Oosterlaan ◽  
Saskia van der Oord ◽  
Pieter J. Hoekstra ◽  
Karen Vertessen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Impulsive Behavior ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Interviews ◽  
Scale Scores

Objective: To assess attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in the classroom, most often teacher rating scales are used. However, clinical interviews and observations are recommended as gold standard assessment. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the validity of teacher rating scales. Method: Twenty-two studies ( N = 3,947 children) assessing ADHD symptoms using teacher rating scale and either semi-structured clinical interview or structured classroom observation were meta-analyzed. Results: Results showed convergent validity for rating scale scores, with the strongest correlations ( r = .55–.64) for validation against interviews, and for hyperactive–impulsive behavior. Divergent validity was confirmed for teacher ratings validated against interviews, whereas validated against observations this was confirmed for inattention only. Conclusion: Teacher rating scales appear a valid and time-efficient measure to assess classroom ADHD; although validated against semi-structured clinical interviews, there were only a few studies available. Low correlations between ratings and structured observations of inattention suggest that observations could add information above rating scales.

Estimates and demographic correlates of hoarding disorder in non-clinical sample in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ayesha Inam ◽  
Zubaa Akhtar ◽  
Aisha Kashif ◽  
Hamna Nadeem
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hoarding Disorder ◽  
Gender Comparison ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Demographic Correlates ◽  
Rating Scale Data

Abstract Objective: To establish sample estimates of hoarding behaviour with demographic correlates in a non-clinical sample. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted in Islamabad, Pakistan, from February to April, 2018, and comprised data collected from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi after approval from the COMSATS University, Islamabad. Data was collected using a self-developed demographic sheet, along with the hoarding rating scale. Data was analysed using SPSS, Version 20. Results: Of the 375 subjects, 118(31.5%) were males and 257(68.5%) were females. The overall mean age was 42.25+/-13.007 years. Mean hoarding rating scale score was 8.34+/-6.69, with 76(20.3%) subjects falling in the clinical range of hoarding tendencies. There was a significant difference in the scores for Early Adulthood, Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood (p<0.001). Gender comparison revealed significant difference (p<0.001). A significant positive correlation between hoarding and age was found (p<0.01) whereas a negative correlation was found between hoarding and monthly household income (p<0.01). Conclusion: Hoarding tendencies were found to be in the clinical range for one-fifth of the sample. Key Words: Hoarding disorder, Estimates, Demographics, Continuou...

Study of the Home Environment and Symptoms of Inattention and Hyperactivity in a Clinic Based Sample

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
M. O'Mahony ◽  
W.W. Lai ◽  
A. Mulligan
Keyword(s):  
Home Environment ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Clinical Disorders ◽  
Inattention And Hyperactivity

The HOME (Caldwell and Bradley) is a well recognised 59 item tool used for assessing the home environment and especially how supportive the home environment is for the child's developmental needs. It is applied in the home and is scored according to rater observations and parent interview answers.Aims:A recent cross sectional study has shown an association between the HOME score and the severity of ADHD symptoms, especially hyperactivity, in children with ADHD. This study will ascertain if the association between symptoms of hyperactivity and the HOME score is present in children with non-ADHD clinical disorders as well as children with ADHD.Method:Parents of children aged < 10 years attending the Child Guidance Unit, Mater Misericordiae Hospital from 2006 onwards were invited to partake in the study. The HOME was administered to 100 participants and the child's symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity were assessed by administering the Conners’ Parent Rating scale.Results:A correlational bivariate analysis was performed on parent ratings of inattention and hyperactivity with the total Home score and each subscale. For each set of symptoms, there was a significant and negative correlation with total HOME score: Pearsons's r = -.22, p = .028 for hyperactivity and Pearson's r = -.33, p = .001 for inattention.Conclusion:Higher scores of hyperactivity and inattention are associated with a lower total HOME score; therefore there is an association between symptoms of hyperactivity and the home environment in children with non-ADHD clinical disorders as well as children with ADHD.

The Relationship Between Anxiety and Depression in Children: Rating Scales and Clinical Variables*

1987 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 433-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Stavrakaki ◽  
B. Vargo ◽  
L. Boodoosingh ◽  
N. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Clinical Variables ◽  
Observer Ratings ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depressed Children

The present study examined the relationship between anxiety and depression in children in the context of proposed adult models. The results support the qualitative distinction between anxious and depressed patient groups on subsets of rating scale measures and clinical variables. In contrast to anxious children who were younger, (day patients) had been ill for longer than one year, presented with behavioral problems, and were low on observer ratings of depressive symptoms; depressed children were older, (inpatients) had been ill for less than one year, presented with emotional problems and were high on observer ratings of both anxious and depressive symptoms. The finding that the older depressed children were concurrently anxious while the younger anxious children were not concurrently depressed is discussed from the viewpoint of a hypothesized temporal sequence between anxiety and depression. The implication of this and other related findings are discussed in regard to their importance for differential diagnosis and prognosis.

scholarly journals Female Sexual Dysfunction in Patients Treated with Antidepressants: A Comparison between Agomelatine and Escitalopram

2021 ◽  
pp. 196-204
Author(s):  
Virinder Kaur ◽  
Ng Chong Guan ◽  
Jesjeet Singh Gill ◽  
Low Sue-Yin
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Psychiatric Clinic ◽  
Depression Severity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Desire Disorder

Aim: This study aims to determine and compare the prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) between patients on escitalopram and agomelatine, as well as to investigate possible factors associated with their usage. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Psychiatric Day Care Clinic, Department of Psychological Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Malaysia, between November 1, 2020 until February 1, 2021. Methodology: This study is a cross-sectional study involving 66 women with depression from the outpatient psychiatric clinic of a university hospital; 35 of whom were prescribed with escitalopram and 31 with agomelatine. The subjects were in remission and had no significant signs or symptoms of depression for at least 2 months. The prevalence of FSD between the two groups were compared after adjusting for underlying depression severity. Results: This study showed that the overall prevalence rate of FSD was 33.3%, with the prevalence being higher for those on escitalopram (42.9%) than those on agomelatine (22.6%), but did not achieve statistical significance (P=0.081). Out of the six domains of FSD, multivariate analyses revealed that there was a significant reduction of 69% in sexual desire disorder (95% CI:0.110, 0.855), P=0.022 for those on agomelatine compared to escitalopram. Controlling for drug dosage and depression severity (as measured using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale), the odds for patients on agomelatine developing sexual desire disorder was 0.267 (95% CI:0.091, 0.783), P=0.016. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in FSD risk between patients on agomelatine and those on escitalopram. Patients on agomelatine were however less likely to develop sexual desire disorder, which demonstrates a slightly better sexual acceptability profile of agomelatine in women in this respect compared to escitalopram.

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