The Quality of Life (QoL) in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Abstract

Abstract"ttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder "DHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity of core symptoms, affecting -% of school age children, as well as % of adults.Quality of Life QoL is an individual perception in regard to his/her position in life, in the context of culture and value systems in which they live, and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. Then it has a multidimensional concept, the core of which consists of the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social aspects of functioning.Several studies on QoL in "DHD have been published pointing out that QoL domains in "DHD have been found to be negatively affected compared to the healthy persons. This situation suggests that "DHD not only affects academic achievements of a person but it also has a deteriorating effect on all aspects of life, including social and occupational. Mostly used pharmacological agents are atomoxetine, methylphenidate and other stimulants related to QoL and "DHD context. These agents of "DHD treatments have been correlated with an improvement in QoL scores. Non-pharmacological interventions and their effects on QoL in patients with "DHD or the effectiveness of combined treatment modalities should be carried out in the near future.

Combined impact of ADHD and insomnia symptoms on quality of life, productivity, and health care use in the general population

“…This corresponds with previous findings in numerous studies (e.g. Baldwin et al, 2001; Das et al, 2012; Estevez et al, 2014; Gudjonsson et al, 2009; Oerbeck et al, 2015; Vogel et al, 2018; for reviews, see Agarwal et al, 2012; Uneri et al, 2015).…”

“…Adult ADHD has been associated with reduced quality of life (QoL), lower productivity, and increased health care use in numerous clinical and population studies (Agarwal, Goldenberg, Perry, & IsHak, 2012; Uneri, Senses-Dinc, & Goker, 2015). Population studies have shown that even subclinical ADHD symptoms were associated with poorer QoL (Das, Cherbuin, Butterworth, Anstey, & Easteal, 2012; Estevez et al, 2014; Gudjonsson, Sigurdsson, Smari, & Young, 2009; Oerbeck et al, 2015; Vogel et al, 2018).…”

Difficulties faced by university students with self-reported symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a qualitative study

“…Similarly, college students with ADHD have a lower quality of life than do students without ADHD [ 8 ]; they have been shown to be more depressed and anxious, to be more easily angered or to suppress emotion, to have achieve less academically, and to be poorly supported in their relationships with their friends [ 9 , 10 ]. ADHD symptoms have a negative impact on many aspects of life, including self-esteem, academic functioning, social functioning, and parent–child relationships [ 8 , 11 , 12 ]. Adults with ADHD are vulnerable to addiction; ADHD is often accompanied by addictive disorders [ 13 ] that are closely associated with sleep problems, leading to impairment in daily life [ 14 ].…”

Quality of Life in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis

“…Bu durum çocuğun günlük aktivitelerini etkili biçimde sürdürme kapasitesini azaltarak yaşam kalitesini olumsuz etkilemektedir. 6 Yaşam kalitesi kavramı, sağlığın geliştirilmesi ve iyileştirilmesi sürecine geçildiği günümüzde yaşam koşullarının araştırılması, etkileri ve sonuçları bakımından giderek artan bir öneme sahiptir. 7 Bu nedenle yaşam kalitesini değerlendirme, özellikle DEHB gibi yaşamın neredeyse her alanında güçlük çekilen bu hastalıkta, daha fazla önem taşımaktadır.…”

“…Yapılan literatür taramasında DEHB olan çocukların yaşam kalitesini ele alan çalışmaların sınırlı olduğu görülmektedir. 6,9,10…”