Meta-analysis of quality of life in children and adolescents with ADHD: By both parent proxy-report and child self-report using PedsQL™

Lee, Yi-chen; Yang, Hao-Jan; Chen, Vincent Chin‐Hung; Lee, Wan-Ting; Teng, Ming-Jen; Lin, Chi‐Huang; Gossop, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2015.11.009

“…The most commonly affected areas, according to both the patients and their caretakers, are the physical and psychosocial (emotional, social and school) domains of QoL. 19 Hareendran et al 4 found that adolescents with ADHD reported significant functional impairments associated with their condition, especially with regard to school, home, leisure activities and social interactions.…”

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“…37 The negative impact of ADHD on QoL has been demonstrated by several studies, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses. 13,19 Symptom severity is negatively associated with QOL appears to decrease with age. 13,19 According to metaanalysis findings, age has a negative impact on perceived satisfaction in children/adolescents with ADHD, with older patients reporting progressively lower levels of well-being.…”

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Predictors of Quality of Life and Symptom Severity in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Introduction: ADHD is a major reason for the referral of children and adolescents to health care services due to the multidimensional nature of the impairment experienced by patients with this disorder. As such, the aim of this study was to determine whether neuropsychological and academic performance act as significant predictors of symptom intensity and quality of life in children and adolescents with ADHD. Method:The sample consisted of 96 children/adolescents with a diagnosis of ADHD, aged between 6 and 16 years (mean=10.23; SD=2.37). Symptom intensity was assessed using the SNAP-IV. The APT was used to evaluate school performance. Neuropsychological assessments were obtained using the WISC-III. Quality of life was determined using the Peds-QL4.0. Results were examined using correlation analysis and general linear models (GLMs).Results: Univariate analyses revealed a significant influence of gender on the severity of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms, as well as physical QOL. Age only influenced the severity of inattention symptoms and the social domain of QOL. The school domain of QOL was predicted by writing, arithmetic, reading and total scores on the APT. Multivariate analyses revealed a significant impact of neuropsychological performance on symptom severity and social quality of life. Academic performance predicted scores on the physical, emotional and social domains of QOL. Discussion:The variables examined in the present study were significant predictors of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD. Keywords: ADHD, neuropsychology, child development, quality of life, adolescence International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal Research ArticleOpen Access The identification of predictive and causal relationships between factors associated with ADHD allows for a better comprehension of this condition and a deeper, multidimensional understanding of this area of research. In light of these observations, the aim of this study was to verify whether neuropsychological and academic performance act as predictors of QoL and the severity of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD. We also sought to investigate the effects of gender and age on QoL and symptom severity in this population. Predictors of quality of life and symptom severity in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Method ParticipantsThe sample consisted of 96 children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years, with a diagnosis of ADHD. Patients were evaluated between August 2014 until June 2016 in a university reference hospital. Sample size was calculated using G*Power 3.1. 21 The following parameters were considered: statistical power=0.95, alpha error rate=0,05, effect size F²=0.35(high) and 11 possible predictors (Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, Full Scale IQ, Verbal Comprehension Index, Perceptual Organization Index, Freedom from Distractibility Index, Processing Speed Index, Arithmetic Score, Writing Score, Reading Score, Total Achievement Score). The minimum ...

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“…14 Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) refers to the influence of health on perceived well-being. 16 ADHD has a negative impact on QoL 17 both according to the children/adolescents themselves 13,18,19 and their caregivers 13,[18][19][20] especially in the psychosocial domain. 13,19 There is still a need for additional research into the predictors and causes of poor QoL in children with ADHD.…”

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Introduction: ADHD is a major reason for the referral of children and adolescents to health care services due to the multidimensional nature of the impairment experienced by patients with this disorder. As such, the aim of this study was to determine whether neuropsychological and academic performance act as significant predictors of symptom intensity and quality of life in children and adolescents with ADHD. Method:The sample consisted of 96 children/adolescents with a diagnosis of ADHD, aged between 6 and 16 years (mean=10.23; SD=2.37). Symptom intensity was assessed using the SNAP-IV. The APT was used to evaluate school performance. Neuropsychological assessments were obtained using the WISC-III. Quality of life was determined using the Peds-QL4.0. Results were examined using correlation analysis and general linear models (GLMs).Results: Univariate analyses revealed a significant influence of gender on the severity of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms, as well as physical QOL. Age only influenced the severity of inattention symptoms and the social domain of QOL. The school domain of QOL was predicted by writing, arithmetic, reading and total scores on the APT. Multivariate analyses revealed a significant impact of neuropsychological performance on symptom severity and social quality of life. Academic performance predicted scores on the physical, emotional and social domains of QOL. Discussion:The variables examined in the present study were significant predictors of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD. Keywords: ADHD, neuropsychology, child development, quality of life, adolescence International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal Research ArticleOpen Access The identification of predictive and causal relationships between factors associated with ADHD allows for a better comprehension of this condition and a deeper, multidimensional understanding of this area of research. In light of these observations, the aim of this study was to verify whether neuropsychological and academic performance act as predictors of QoL and the severity of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD. We also sought to investigate the effects of gender and age on QoL and symptom severity in this population. Predictors of quality of life and symptom severity in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Method ParticipantsThe sample consisted of 96 children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years, with a diagnosis of ADHD. Patients were evaluated between August 2014 until June 2016 in a university reference hospital. Sample size was calculated using G*Power 3.1. 21 The following parameters were considered: statistical power=0.95, alpha error rate=0,05, effect size F²=0.35(high) and 11 possible predictors (Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, Full Scale IQ, Verbal Comprehension Index, Perceptual Organization Index, Freedom from Distractibility Index, Processing Speed Index, Arithmetic Score, Writing Score, Reading Score, Total Achievement Score). The minimum ...

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“…Neuropsychiatric conditions such as ADHD and autism have been shown to influence caries prevalence in groups of children with these diagnosis (Chandra, Anandakrishna et al 2009, Blomqvist, Ahadi et al 2011, El Khatib, El Tekeya et al 2014 and HRQoL (Danckaerts, Sonuga-Barke et al 2010, Kuhlthau, Orlich et al 2010, Domellöf, Hedlund et al 2014, Lee, Yang et al 2016, Peasgood, Bhardwaj et al 2016. Also asthma, congenital heart disease and diabetes can increase caries risk (Ponte, Tabaj et al 2001, Stecksén-Blicks, Rydberg et al 2004, Alavaikko, Jaakkola et al 2011, Johnston and Vieira 2014, Sivertsen, Assmus et al 2016) and impair HRQoL (Varni, Limbers et al 2007, Chaplin, Hanas et al 2009, Hanberger, Ludvigsson et al 2009).…”

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