Medium-term Outcome of Children Given Stimulants for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Autor: Huynh, H., Luk, S. L., Singh, R., Pavuluri, M., Mathai, J.
Zdroj: Child Psychology & Psychiatry Review; May1999, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p61-67, 7p
Abstrakt: Many studies have demonstrated the short-term efficacy of stimulant drugs in decreasing the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, long-term studies have not shown a similar effect. In this study, we report an audit of the medium-term outcome of 50 children with ADHD referred to a mental health service and treated with stimulants for at least 6 months. A poor outcome group was identified consisting of 30% of the children. As a group, they received a significantly higher dose of stimulant. More studies, with prospective design, are required to examine the medium-term outcome of children with ADHD on medication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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