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Demographic and Clinical Predictors of Hospitalization in Preschoolers With ADHD

Miriam Peskin1,2, Ann Rotem1, Pavel Golubchik1,2

  • 11 Geha Mental Health Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.

Journal of Attention Disorders
|May 12, 2018
PubMed

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Younger preschoolers with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopmental comorbidities are more likely to require hospitalization. These factors are crucial for planning preschool ADHD interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in preschoolers.
  • Identifying indicators for hospitalization is crucial for timely and appropriate intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize demographic and clinical indicators associated with hospitalization in preschoolers diagnosed with ADHD.
  • To compare characteristics of hospitalized versus non-hospitalized preschoolers with ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective chart review of 111 preschoolers diagnosed with ADHD according to DSM-IV-TR criteria.
  • Comparison of demographic and clinical variables between hospitalized (n=30) and non-hospitalized (n=81) children.

Main Results:

  • Hospitalized preschoolers were younger and had a higher prevalence of unmarried mothers.
  • A significantly higher rate of neurodevelopmental comorbidities was observed in the hospitalized group.
  • Symptom severity of ADHD and other psychopathology did not differ significantly between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Younger age, specific family structures, and neurodevelopmental comorbidities are associated with hospitalization risk in preschoolers with ADHD.
  • The neurodevelopmental context is critical for effective intervention planning in preschool ADHD.

Keywords:
ADHDdevelopmental comorbidityimpairmentpreschoolers

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