Quality of Life in Mothers of Children with ADHD: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects not only children but also their families. Mothers, as primary caregivers, frequently experience high stress and reduced well-being. This scoping review mapped recent literature (2015-2025) on the quality of life (QoL) of mothers of children with ADHD and identified key factors influencing maternal QoL. Methods: Following the Arksey and O'Malley framework and Joanna Briggs Institute guidance for scoping reviews, we searched PubMed, Scopus, and ERIC in June 2025 for peer-reviewed quantitative studies in English. Eligible studies focused on mothers of children (6-18 years) with ADHD and used validated parent QoL measures. Eight studies met inclusion criteria. Results: Eight studies published between 2015

SUBMITTER: Quatrosi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12563816 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature