El <i>Attention Network Test</i> en el estudio de los déficits cognitivos de pacientes con trastorno por déficit de atención

Vázquez‐Marrufo, Manuel; Colell, Macarena García-Valdecasas; Galvao-Carmona, Alejandro; Sarrias-Arrabal, Esteban; Tirapu-Ustárroz, Javier

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“…Notwithstanding the numerous studies using the ANT as a tool to characterize the attentional profile of ADHD, some concerns with this literature motivated our work. First, compared to children, the amount of research on ADHD adults and the ANT is somehow limited (Vázquez-Marrufo, et al, 2019). Moreover, this body of research offers mixed evidence about ADHD deficits in alerting and executive networks (Oberlin et al, 2005;Lampe et al, 2007; Freire- Bueno et al, 2015;Hasler et al, 2016), with those studies of greater statistical power failing to find differences between ADHD and controls individuals (e.g., Lundervold et al, 2011).…”

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Attentional networks, vigilance, and distraction as a function of ADHD symptoms

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Carretero‐Dios²,

Lupiáñez³

2020

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Attentional difficulties are a core axis in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, establishing a consistent and detailed pattern of these neurocognitive alterations has not been an easy endeavor. The present study aimed at thoroughly characterizing three key attentional domains, namely, the three attentional networks (alerting, orienting, and executive attention), two components of vigilance (executive and arousal vigilance), and distraction. To do so, we modified a single, fine-grained task (the ANTI-Vea) by adding irrelevant distractors. One hundred and twenty undergraduates completed three questionnaires of ADHD symptoms in childhood and adulthood and performed the ANTI-Vea. Despite the low reliability of some ANTI-Vea indexes, the task worked successfully. While ADHD symptoms in childhood were related to alerting network and arousal vigilance, ADHD in adulthood were linked to executive vigilance. No association between ADHD symptoms and executive attention and distraction was found. In general, our hypotheses about the relationships between ADHD symptoms and attentional processes, were supported only partially at most. We discuss our findings according to ADHD theories and attention measurement.

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Attentional networks, vigilance, and distraction as a function of ADHD symptoms

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2020

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“…Through careful examination of deficits in the three attention networks, it is possible to identify exactly which areas of attention are impaired in children with ADHD and thus allow for the implementation of more effective treatment. To date, a single narrative review paper [ 19 ], and a single meta-analysis paper [ 27 ] have been undertaken on this topic. However, neither paper followed the PRISMA Statement [ 28 ].…”

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“…At present, few clinical measurement tools exist to diagnose attention deficits in children (e.g., Continuous Performance Test, Child Behavior Checklist), and there are no methods available for the diagnosis of primary attention deficit. The neuropsychological attention network test (ANT) may be useful in this capacity, but efforts are needed to investigate the performance of the test more carefully [ 19 ].…”

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Attention deficit in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at primary school age measured with the attention network test (ANT): A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Lipowska²,

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Background Attentional deficits are among the most bothersome symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To date, the neurological basis of attentional deficits has not been fully described according to the diagnostic criteria. ADHD may result from deficits in various attributes of attention. There is no specialist neuropsychological diagnostic method that allows reliable distinction between primary attention disorders in the etiology of ADHD and secondary problems that may arise due to co-morbidities. This protocol aims to systematically review the literature to evaluate patterns of attention common to school-age children either diagnosed with ADHD or at high risk of ADHD, as measured by the neuropsychological attention network test (ANT). Methods Our search strategy will consist of electronic databases (PubMed, PsychInfo, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library) and hand searching. Both prospective cohort studies and prospective studies of intervention effects will be included, provided they used the ANT. The primary output variable will be attention deficits. Screening and eligibility will be done independently by two reviewers based on pre-specified eligibility criteria. Data extraction will be based on a pre-pilot data extraction form and conducted by two authors independently. The risk of bias will be assessed by two authors independently. The rating of the certainty of the entire body of evidence will be evaluated using the GRADE approach. Any discrepancies identified at any stage of the review will be resolved by discussion or/and consultation with another reviewer. We plan a narrative synthesis of findings and a quantitative meta-analysis if the data allow. Discussion The research will identify patterns of neuropsychological ANT results characteristic of both school-age children diagnosed with ADHD and those at high risk of having ADHD. Our results could be used to check whether the pattern of a child’s performance in the ANT corresponds to the characteristic pattern of the results of children with ADHD. At present, the ANT is used only in research; the results of this review will serve as a useful benchmark. Hopefully, in the future, it will be possible to use the ANT in the wider diagnosis of ADHD. Systematic review registration PROSPERO: CRD42021249768.

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“…The distinction between primary and secondary attention de cits is fundamental with respect to selecting relevant therapeutic approaches, pharmacological treatments, or combinations of these.At present, few clinical measurement tools exist to diagnose attention de cits in children (e.g., Continuous Performance Test, Child Behavior Checklist), and there are no methods available for diagnosis of primary attention de cit. The neuropsychological attention network test (ANT) may be useful in this capacity, but efforts are needed to investigate the performance of the test more carefully (17).…”

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Attention Deficit in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at Primary School Age Measured With the Attention Network Test (Ant): A Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Gradys

Lipowska

Bieleninik

2021

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BackgroundAttentional deficits are among the most bothersome symptoms in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To date, the neurological basis of attentional deficits has not been fully described according to the diagnostic criteria. ADHD may result from deficits in various attributes of attention. There is no specialist neuropsychological diagnostic method that allows reliable distinction between primary attention disorders in the ethology of ADHD and secondary problems that may arise due to co-morbidities. This protocol aims to systematically review the literature to evaluate patterns of attention common to school-age children either diagnosed with ADHD or at high risk of ADHD, as measured by the neuropsychological attention network test (ANT). MethodsOur searchstrategy will consist of electronic databases (PubMed, PsychInfo, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library) and hand searching. Both prospective cohort studies and prospective studies of intervention effects will be included, provided they used the ANT. The primary output variable will be attention deficits. Screening and eligibility will be done independently by two reviewers based on pre-specified eligibility criteria. Data extraction will be based on a pre-pilot data extraction form, and conducted by two authors independently. Study quality will be assessed by two authors independently. Any discrepancies identified at any stage of the review will be resolved by discussion or/and consultation with another reviewer. We plan a descriptive summary of the findings and a meta-analysis if the data allow.DiscussionThe research will identify patterns of neuropsychological ANT results characteristic to both school-age children diagnosed with ADHD and those at high risk of having ADHD. Our results could be used to check whether the pattern of a child's performance in the ANT corresponds to the characteristic pattern of the results of children with ADHD. At present, the ANT is used only in research ; the results of this review will serve as a useful benchmark.Hopefully, in the future, it will be possible to use the ANT in the wider diagnosis of ADHD.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO: CRD42021249768

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El Attention Network Test en el estudio de los déficits cognitivos de pacientes con trastorno por déficit de atención

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Attentional networks, vigilance, and distraction as a function of ADHD symptoms

Attentional networks, vigilance, and distraction as a function of ADHD symptoms

Attention deficit in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at primary school age measured with the attention network test (ANT): A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Attention Deficit in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at Primary School Age Measured With the Attention Network Test (Ant): A Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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