Prevalence of ADHD in adult psychiatric outpatient clinics in Sligo/Leitrim Area, Ireland

Adamis, Dimitrios; O'Neill, Donagh; Mulligan, Owen; O’Mahony, Edmond; Murthy, Sutha; McCarthy, Geraldine; McNicholas, Fiona

doi:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1621

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“…In Ireland, there is increased reporting of adult ADHD as a diagnosis in general practice CMHTs. 2,3 Approximately 15% of working-age adults attending general adult CMHTs may have ADHD that is currently undiagnosed. 29 Before the development of the NCP, there were no adult-specific ADHD public services available in Ireland providing assessment and treatment for ADHD in adults.…”

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“…1 In the Republic of Ireland, there is increased recognition of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported in general practice clinics and community mental health teams (CMHTs). 2,3 It is reported that about 1.5% of adults in Ireland have ADHD, meaning about 56 000 adults are affected by the condition and meet full diagnostic criteria. 4 The worldwide prevalence of adult ADHD is estimated at 2.8%.…”

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Adult ADHD in the Republic of Ireland: the evolving response

Raaj,

Wrigley,

Farrelly

2023

BJPsych Bull

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Historically, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was conceptualised as a disorder of childhood that gradually improved and diminished as individuals transitioned to adulthood. Over the past decade, several studies have been published describing a cohort of adolescents with a childhood diagnosis of ADHD experiencing a continuity of ADHD symptoms into adulthood. Untreated ADHD in adults is associated with personal relationship difficulties, educational and occupational underachievement, comorbid mental health problems, substance misuse, and increased rates of road traffic accidents and criminality. These result in an increased economic burden and broader public health challenges. This review outlines the current framework and stage of development of ADHD services for adults in the Republic of Ireland.

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Adult ADHD in the Republic of Ireland: the evolving response

Raaj,

Wrigley,

Farrelly

2023

BJPsych Bull

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“…8 - 14 All of them showed a higher prevalence than the worldwide prevalence, except for the Chinese study, which found that only 3.5% of medical students had ADHD. 11 , 15 This year, 3 recent studies were carried out in different countries: Hungary, India, and Iran. 8 , 12 , 13 Both the Hungarian and Indian studies showed approximately the same adult ADHD prevalence rate of 15% among medical students.…”

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Prevalence of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among medical students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Alsafar,

Alsaad,

Albukhaytan

2024

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Objectives: To determine and compare the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among male and female medical students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and evaluate the effect of ADHD on the academic performance of the affected medical students. Methods: This cross-sectional study measured the prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms among medical students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A total of 354 Saudi medical students from King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, participated in a self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed on different social media platforms from December 2021 to April 2022. Results: Among the study participants, 26% exhibited symptoms highly consistent with adult ADHD. Young age (<20 years, p =0.049) and non-marital status ( p =0.048) were associated with a higher rate of ADHD symptoms with recorded statistical significance. Additionally, there is no significant association between grade point average and adult ADHD ( p =0.560). Conclusion: The study demonstrated a higher prevalence of adult ADHD among medical students in the Eastern Province than the reported rates locally and globally. This could be attributed to social and cultural factors, as well as the chosen method for assessing the symptoms of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual items.

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The impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood: a qualitative study

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Adamis

McNicholas

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Ir. j. psychol. Med.

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This research highlights the experiences of adults with ADHD. It is important for practitioners to be aware of the perceived positive and negative effects of the disorder, and how it can impact on their patient's lives. In addition, becoming aware of the stigma associated with ADHD can help clinicians improve upon individual treatment plans to meet their patient's needs. It is important to note that this sample experienced co-morbid diagnoses and so this may limit the interpretation of the findings. Further research in this area could explore patient's attitudes towards receiving a formal diagnosis of ADHD.

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Prevalence of ADHD in adult psychiatric outpatient clinics in Sligo/Leitrim Area, Ireland

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Adult ADHD in the Republic of Ireland: the evolving response

Adult ADHD in the Republic of Ireland: the evolving response

Prevalence of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among medical students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

The impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood: a qualitative study

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