Effectiveness of a Tailored Intervention for Women With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and ADHD Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD symptoms may experience difficulty carrying out desired life roles and activities.

Objective

To determine whether a 7-wk tailored occupation-based intervention can reduce perceived stress and ADHD symptoms and enhance perceived performance of and satisfaction with daily roles and activities among women with ADHD.

Design

Randomization to intervention (n = 11) and control (n = 12) groups.

Setting

Home and community.

Participants

Twenty-three participants ages 20-55 yr, English speaking, and with a self-reported diagnosis of ADHD.

Intervention

The intervention was administered for 7 wk in individual 1-hr sessions and addressed routine establishment, organization, time mana

SUBMITTER: Gutman SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7018471 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan/Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature