Psychopharmacological treatment of ADHD in adults aged 50+: an empirical study
Michael B Lensing1, Pål Zeiner2, Leiv Sandvik2
1Oslo University Hospital, Norway miclen@ous-hf.no.
Objective:
To study pharmacotherapy in adults aged 50+ with ADHD.
Method:
A survey was administered to adults with ADHD (≥ 50 years old). Participants on medication for ADHD were compared with those not on medications.
Results:
Mean age of participants was 55.8 years, and mean age when diagnosed with ADHD was 50.3 years. Ninety-five participants (63.8%) reported current psychopharmacological treatment for ADHD, 36 (24.2%) had stopped psychopharmacological treatment, and 18 (12.0%) were psychopharmacological treatment naive for ADHD. Those currently being treated psychopharmacologically for ADHD reported significantly improved attention relative to the two nonmedicated groups (p < .01). Among examined sample characteristics (including current psychopharmacological treatment for ADHD), employment was associated with a better outcome (odds ratio = 3.3, p = .006).
Conclusion:
The majority of adults aged 50+ with ADHD reported regular pharmacotherapy for ADHD. Participants currently receiving psychopharmacological treatment for ADHD reported better attention than those not receiving pharmacotherapy. Employment was associated with more favorable outcomes.
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