| Diagnosis and management of ADHD: a new way forward? | |
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PMID: 19899506 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity. The condition impacts on multiple aspects of an individual's life, as it can affect motor skills, social relationships, self-esteem and educational success. The diagnosis and management of this condition is of concern to healthcare professionals and is a topic often debated by the media. The most recent National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance on diagnosing and managing ADHD in children, young people and adults has triggered a resurgence of this debate. The NICE guidance is particularly interesting because it states that behavioural therapies, rather than medications, should be the first-line treatment. While this apparent reversal in approach will be welcomed by some, this is an emotive issue and will no doubt also meet with strong opposition. This paper seeks to explore and discuss the existing evidence relating to medication versus behavioural therapies, and difficulties that may arise in implementing the latest NICE guidance. |
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Authors:
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Mandy J Brimble |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Community practitioner : the journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association Volume: 82 ISSN: 1462-2815 ISO Abbreviation: Community Pract Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-10 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9809060 Medline TA: Community Pract Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 34-7 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Cardiff School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, Cardiff University. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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diagnosis*,
therapy* Behavior Therapy Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use Child Evidence-Based Medicine Family Therapy Great Britain Humans Methylphenidate / therapeutic use Practice Guidelines as Topic* |
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0/Central Nervous System Stimulants; 113-45-1/Methylphenidate |
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