Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): management. Checklists, Electronic planners, Delegation. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Coping strategies
- Checklists
- Electronic planners
- Delegation
- Changing tasks
- Independent working
- Rigid working structures
- Physical activity
- Physical restraint
- Low-stimulation working environments
- Extra attention to punctuality
- Avoiding rigid commitments
Non-drug treatments
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Stimulants
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Non-stimulant psychotropics
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Antidepressants
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References
- Canela C, Buadze A, Dube A, Eich D, Liebrenz M. Skills and compensation strategies in adult ADHD-a qualitative study. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0184964.
- Gentile JP, Atiq R, Gillig PM. Adult ADHD: diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and medication management. Psychiatry (Edgmont) 2006; 3:25-30.
- Katzman MA, Bilkey TS, Chokka PR, Fallu A, Klassen LJ. Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach. BMC Psychiatry 2017; 17:302.
- Young S, Khondoker M, Emilsson B, et al. Cognitive-behavioural therapy in medication-treated adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and co-morbid psychopathology: a randomized controlled trial using multi-level analysis. Psychol Med 2015; 45:2793-2804.
