Treatment Approaches to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Deborah Antai-Otong1, Michele L Zimmerman2
1Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Networks-(VISN-17), 2301 E. Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|May 28, 2016
Summary
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder affecting all ages. Nurses play a key role in understanding ADHD, managing symptoms, and implementing multimodal treatments for improved quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Pediatric and adult health
- Nursing science
Background:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children, adolescents, and adults.
- Estimated prevalence ranges from 5% to 7% globally in children and 2% to 5% in adults.
- ADHD presents lifelong challenges requiring comprehensive nursing understanding and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential role of nurses in managing Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- To emphasize the need for nurses to understand ADHD's basis, symptoms, and coexisting conditions.
- To highlight the importance of multimodal treatment strategies in optimizing patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on ADHD management within nursing practice.
- Focuses on the nurse's role in assessment, information gathering, and treatment planning.
- Highlights key components of multimodal treatment, including pharmacotherapy, psychoeducation, and behavioral therapies.
Main Results:
- Nurses require a deep understanding of ADHD to effectively analyze symptoms and differentiate comorbidities.
- Multimodal treatment, involving pharmacotherapy, psychoeducation, and behavioral therapies, is crucial.
- Nurses are central to coordinating care with patients, families, and educational systems.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are pivotal in the person-centered, multimodal management of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Effective ADHD care requires nurses to integrate assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration.
- Optimizing academic, occupational performance, and quality of life are key goals for nursing interventions in ADHD.
Keywords:
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