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[Adult screening for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].

Carsten Obel1, Søren Dalsgaard, Torben Arngrim

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Adult Mental Health

Context:

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a recognized childhood condition with less focus on adult diagnosis.
  • An estimated 2-4% of adults experience ADHD, presenting with unique challenges in planning and social persistence.
  • Adult ADHD symptoms differ from childhood presentations, impacting daily life and work organization.

Purpose:

  • To introduce the Adult ADHD Self-report Scale (ASRS) as a screening tool for adult ADHD in general practice.
  • To evaluate the utility of the ASRS in the diagnostic process within psychiatric settings.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the ASRS in monitoring ADHD treatment outcomes in adults.

Summary:

  • The Adult ADHD Self-report Scale (ASRS) is validated for screening adult ADHD.
  • The ASRS assists in the initial diagnostic steps for adult ADHD in psychiatric care.
  • This scale is useful for evaluating treatment efficacy in adult ADHD patients.

Impact:

  • Facilitates earlier and more accurate diagnosis of adult ADHD.
  • Supports the integration of ADHD screening into primary care settings.
  • Provides a tool for ongoing management and treatment assessment for adult ADHD.