Effects of a psychoeducational group intervention for adults diagnosed with ADHD: a pilot randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Psychoeducational group programs have shown promising results for people with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorders (ADHD). This pilot study aimed to investigate the impact of a new co-produced psychoeducational group intervention on quality of life (QoL), ADHD-related symptoms, and patient satisfaction.

Method

This pragmatic pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) had two parallel arms. Outpatients were recruited in two community mental health centers (CMHCs) in the Central Norway Regional Health Authority. Patients eligible for inclusion were diagnosed with ADHD. The psychoeducation group (PG) received a 10-session psychoeducational group program as a supplement to treatment as usual (TAU), while the control group (CG) received TAU only. The program was deve

SUBMITTER: Holsbrekken A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522325 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature