Comorbid Conditions Clinical Trial
Official title:
Children With ADHD Symptoms: Comorbid Conditions, Cognitive and Social Performance
This article reviews social-demographic variables (SDV) including interpersonal and academic
and social performance in families and comorbid conditions(CC) which are the most associated
with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)in the sample that has been confirmed
diagnosis of ADHD and sample with the same symptoms but not confirmed diagnosis of ADHD.
There are no reports of this kind in the Norwegian population with ADHD.
ADHD is one of the largest diagnostic groups in psychiatric health care for children and
adolescents in Norway. In the guidelines laid out by the central authorities, ADHD is to be
prioritized. As can be seen by the attention this topic is given in the media, good
diagnostics and treatment for this group are important for society as well as the
individuals who suffer from this. Early diagnosis, proper organization and appropriate
treatment have a positive effect on the self-esteem and development of the person diagnosed
as well as probable socio-economic benefits for society.
ADHD population shows significant pattern in socio-demographic relations and comorbidity
according to the population that is referred to community Mental Health Clinic due another
types of psychiatric conditions.
In terms of comorbid states ODD and OCD are most associated with ADHD . The study indicates
prevalence of ADHD children (74%) who met criteria for ADHD, Combined Type (ADHD-C, both
inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms) and the existence of generally low IQ
measures with mean value of 85 points. In terms of comorbid states generally were found in
almost whole ADHD group (93 %) compared to half of the non-ADHD group. Disruptive Behaviour
Disorder, Anxiety /Stress related disorder and Encopresis /Enuresis shows significant
difference between the groups. Other comorbid conditions show no significant differences.
Social dysfunctions were found in four of five children.
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Time Perspective: Retrospective
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