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Review
. 2016 Jun;51(2):199-211.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2016.01.005.

Treatment Approaches to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Deborah Antai-Otong  1 , Michele L Zimmerman  2
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Review

Treatment Approaches to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Deborah Antai-Otong et al. Nurs Clin North Am. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, adolescents, and adults, with a prevalence estimated from 5% to 7% across cultures and approximately 2% to 5% in adults. This lifelong disorder challenges nurses to understand the basis of ADHD, analyze symptoms, differentiate coexisting disorders, gather health information from varied sources, and implement person-centered multimodal treatment. Nurses are poised to plan, and work with patients, families, and teachers in the community and school systems to optimize academic and occupational performance and improve quality of life. Pharmacotherapy, psychoeducation, and behavioral therapies are strong components of multimodal treatment planning.

Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Neurodevelopmental disorders; Psychoeducation; Psychostimulants.

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