Network analysis of Tourette syndrome and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While Tourette syndrome (TS) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often co-occur, the nature of the relationship between their symptoms is not well understood. Network analysis of psychopathology allow for detailed examinations of symptom interactions, providing an effective approach to explore the patterns of comorbidity between TS and ADHD symptoms.

Methods

This study included 3,958 participants (male/female = 3,004/954, age mean ± SD = 8.60 ± 2.25 years). We collected data on TS symptoms using the Motor Tic, Obsessions and Compulsions, Vocal Tic Evaluation Survey (MOVES), and ADHD symptoms using the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale-IV (SNAP-IV). Network analysis was employed to construct a combined network of TS and ADHD symptoms at the sy

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11406714 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature