| In Their Own Words: Adolescent Views on ADHD and Their Evolving Role Managing Medication. | |
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PMID: 22133501 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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OBJECTIVE: Up to 90% of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remain functionally impaired, yet less than half continue to take medication. The objective of this study was to gain a detailed understanding of how adolescents with ADHD contribute to medication treatment decisions. METHODS: Forty-four adolescents with ADHD aged 13 to 18 years old participated in 1 of 7 focus groups. An experienced facilitator used a semi-structured focus group guide to prompt discussion which was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. We coded transcripts using an inductive approach. Thematic saturation was reached after the seventh focus group. RESULTS: Adolescents assumed increased responsibility for managing medication as they matured and developed insight into the functional impact of ADHD and medication on their lives. Insights were often formed by contrasting time spent on and off medication. ADHD impacted functioning in the following domains: academics, social interactions and relationships, creativity, and driving skills. Select domains were relevant for some adolescents but not others. Adolescents described different roles that they played in managing medication as well as strategies they used to exert autonomy over medication use. Side effects were common and contributed to negative feelings toward medication. Some adolescents had begun to use medication selectively. Many expressed uncertainty about future use of medication. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents assume an increasing role in managing medication for ADHD. Well-structured and coordinated trials stopping medication and measuring outcomes relevant to adolescents, parents, teachers, doctors, and/or other stakeholders may help ensure a developmentally appropriate transition from family to self-management of ADHD. |
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William B Brinkman; Susan N Sherman; April R Zmitrovich; Marty O Visscher; Lori E Crosby; Kieran J Phelan; Edward F Donovan |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-11-29 |
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Title: Academic pediatrics Volume: - ISSN: 1876-2867 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-12-2 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101499145 Medline TA: Acad Pediatr Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Academic Pediatric Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio (Drs Brinkman, Zmitrovich, Visscher, Crosby, Phelan, and Donovan) and SNS Research (Dr Sherman), Cincinnati, Ohio. |
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