Development of a human-analogue, 3-symptom domain Dog ADHD and Functionality Rating Scale (DAFRS).

ABSTRACT: The family dog, in its natural environment, exhibits neuropsychological deficits redolent of human psychiatric disorders, including behaviours that are similar to human attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Based on standard questionnaire methods in humans, we aimed to develop and validate a detailed, psychometrically improved tool to assess owner views on relevant dog behaviours. We modified available questionnaires by adding items that allow for separate analysis of impulsivity, and items on functional impairment. We collected data from 1168 owners for different validation steps of the new questionnaire and, similarly to assessment of humans where teachers also evaluate as an expert control, we collected data from dog trainers. Exploratory and confirmatory factor anal

SUBMITTER: Csibra B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10799898 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature