| Title | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A pilot study for symptom assessment and diagnosis in children in Chile |
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| Authors | Fioravante, Isabella , Lozano-Lozano, Jose Antonio , MARTELLA, DIANA |
| External publication | No |
| Means | Front Psychol |
| Scope | Article |
| Nature | Científica |
| JCR Quartile | 1 |
| SJR Quartile | 2 |
| JCR Impact | 3.8 |
| SJR Impact | 0.891 |
| Web | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85136460776&doi=10.3389%2ffpsyg.2022.946273&partnerID=40&md5=abcce834ca45416b46c8ec5541dc566d |
| Publication date | 04/08/2022 |
| ISI | 000844863100001 |
| Scopus Id | 2-s2.0-85136460776 |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.946273 |
| Abstract | BackgroundAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders among school-age children and is characterized by varying degrees of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Diagnosis, which currently relies on the DSM-V criteria, is complex. This research proposes an integrated procedure for ADHD diagnosis in children, improving the diagnostic process and scientific research on etiopathology. Materials and methodsWe conducted a clinical report on ADHD diagnosis in children (n = 92) between the ages of 8 and 13, based on the results of the application of different scales to parents of school-age children in Chile. The children were divided into two groups, those with an ADHD diagnosis (n = 44) and those without (n = 48) (24% females). ResultsThe results revealed statistically significant differences between groups for scales EDAH y SDQ-Cas, Conners Comprehensive Behavior Scale, Conners Parent Scale and the criteria according to the DSM-V and its dimensions, with the exception of inattention. ConclusionThe findings indicate the importance of appropriate criteria and procedures to establish a diagnosis and implement effective interventions in ADHD. |
| Keywords | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); children diagnosis; symptomatologic assessment; ADHD in Chile; DSM-V; TDAH in Chile |
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