Measuring clinical outcomes in adult ADHD clinics: psychometrics of a new scale, the adult ADHD Clinical Outcome Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) clinics are in their infancy in Ireland and internationally. There is an urgent need for clinical evaluation of these services. Until now, clinical outcomes have relied mainly on functional scales and/or quality of life. However, adult ADHD is a longstanding disorder with many comorbidities. Although medication for ADHD symptoms can have immediate effects, co-occurring problems may take considerably longer to remediate.

Aims

To present the psychometrics of a short outcome measure of key clinical areas including symptoms.

Method

The ADHD Clinical Outcome Scale (ACOS), developed by the authors, is a clinician-rated scale and was administered in consecutive adults attending an ADHD clinic. A modified versio

SUBMITTER: Adamis D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11698188 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature