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Published on: June 12, 2020
Effectiveness of a Tailored Intervention for Women With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and ADHD
Sharon A Gutman1, Sheetala Balasubramanian2, Maya Herzog3
1Sharon A. Gutman, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, is Professor, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York; sg2422@cumc.columbia.edu.
Importance:
Women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD symptoms may experience difficulty carrying out desired life roles and activities.
Objective:
To determine whether a 7-wk tailored occupation-based intervention can reduce perceived stress and ADHD symptoms and enhance perceived performance of and satisfaction with daily roles and activities among women with ADHD.
Design:
Randomization to intervention (n = 11) and control (n = 12) groups.
Setting:
Home and community.
Participants:
Twenty-three participants ages 20-55 yr, English speaking, and with a self-reported diagnosis of ADHD.
Intervention:
The intervention was administered for 7 wk in individual 1-hr sessions and addressed routine establishment, organization, time management, stress management, and sensory regulation in the home and community.
Outcomes And Measures:
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.
Results:
At 1-wk postintervention, statistically significant differences were found between intervention and control groups in perceived stress (Z = -3.838, p < .000, d = -2.66), ADHD symptoms (Z = -3.605, p < .000, d = -2.17), and COPM Performance (Z = -4.074, p < .000, d = 3.04) and Satisfaction change scores (Z = -3.759, p < .000, d = 2.82).
Conclusion And Relevance:
A 7-wk tailored intervention reduced perceived stress and ADHD symptoms and enhanced perceived performance of and satisfaction with desired occupational roles and activities in a sample of women with ADHD. Further research is warranted to determine whether the intervention can be useful to women with ADHD beyond the present sample.
What This Article Adds:
This intervention may offer an effective nonpharmacological option for women with ADHD symptoms.
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