title: Methods of evaluating methylphenidate in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: acceptability, satisfaction, and compliance.
abstract: Compared two methods of evaluating methylphenidate (MPH) on measures of parental acceptance, satisfaction, and compliance with the treatment. Twenty-four 6- to 10-year-old children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were randomly assigned to either a blind, placebo-controlled medication trial (MT) or to a typical clinical procedures (TCP) evaluation that was nonblind and without a placebo control. Ratings of satisfaction were significantly higher in the MT condition than in the TCP condition; however, all parents became more accepting of MPH after participating in an evaluation. Both during the evaluation and at 6-week and 3-month follow-ups, approximately 20% of cases were not complying with treatment. However, rates of compliance did not differ between the MT and TCP conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fine
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention / Q000187:drug effects; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010552:Personality Assessment
chemical_list: D008774:Methylphenidate