Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in people with intellectual disability: statistical approach to developing a bespoke screening tool.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among people with intellectual disability. Diagnosing ADHD in this clinically and cognitively complex and diverse group is difficult, given the overlapping psychiatric and behavioural presentations. Underdiagnoses and misdiagnoses leading to irrational polypharmacy and worse health and social outcomes are common. Diagnostic interviews exist, but are cumbersome and not in regular clinical use.

Aims

We aimed to develop a screening tool to help identify people with intellectual disability and ADHD.

Method

A prospective cross-sectional study, using STROBE guidance, invited all carers of people with intellectual disability aged 18-50 years open to the review of the psychiatric team in a single UK intellec

SUBMITTER: Sawhney I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8503915 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature