[Adult screening for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].
ADHD is a well established condition in childhood, but much less attention has been given to this diagnosis among adults. It is estimated that 2-4% of the adult population has this condition. Adults with ADHD present symptoms that differ somewhat from those presenting in childhood and they are typically characterized by problems with planning of work and daily life activities as well as social persistence. The Adult ADHD Self-report Scale (ASRS) can be used in general practice as an introduction to the diagnostic process of ADHD in a psychiatry setting and to evaluate the effect of treatment. ASRS is now available in Danish and is recommended as a screener for adult ADHD.
Obel
Carsten
C
Syddansk Universitet, Børnepsykiatrisk Afdeling Arhus Universitetshospital, Børnepsykiatrisk Afdeling, DK 8000 Arhus C. co@alm.au.dk
Dalsgaard
Søren
S
Arngrim
Torben
T
Bilenberg
Niels
N
Christensen
Kaj Sparle
KS
Freund
Charlotte
C
Jensen
Eva
E
Kraft
Janne Tabori
JT
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires