A Combined Treatment Approach for Adults with ADHD--Results of an Open Study of 43 Patients

Autor/inn/en	Rostain, Anthony L.; Ramsay, J. Russell
Titel	A Combined Treatment Approach for Adults with ADHD--Results of an Open Study of 43 Patients
Quelle	In: Journal of Attention Disorders, 10 (2006) 2, S.150-159 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1087-0547
DOI	10.1177/1087054706288110
Schlagwörter	Behavior Modification; Attention Deficit Disorders; Hyperactivity; Adults; Drug Therapy; Psychotherapy; Counseling Techniques; Outcomes of Treatment; Cognitive Restructuring; Counseling Effectiveness; Pretests Posttests; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Pennsylvania; Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression; Beck Anxiety Inventory; Beck Depression Inventory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; ADHS; Aufmerksamkeits-Defizit-Hyperaktivitäts-Störung; Aufmerksamkeitsstörung; Hyperaktivität; Psychotherapie; Counseling technique; Counselling technique; Counselling techniques; Beratungsmethode; Psychiatrische Symptomatik
Abstract	Objective: Increasing numbers of adults are seeking treatment for ADHD. Pharmacotherapy is well established as the first line treatment for adult ADHD, although medications alone may be insufficient treatment for the myriad problems experienced by these patients. Few studies have examined the clinical outcomes of a combination of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for this clinical population. The purpose of the present study is to examine the potential effectiveness of the combination of pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavior therapy modified to treat adult patients diagnosed with ADHD. Method: Forty-three adults who underwent a structured diagnostic assessment for ADHD complete 6 months of combined treatment. Treatment outcome is assessed by comparing pre- and posttreatment measures of ADHD symptoms, comorbid symptoms, and ratings of overall functioning. Results/Conclusion: Results indicate that combined treatment is associated with significant improvements on all clinical measures. Limitations of the study design and directions for future research are discussed. (Contains 4 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10