학술논문

Does the coexistence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sluggish cognitive tempo affect the treatment response in children?
Document Type
article
Source
Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi, Vol 26, Iss 3, Pp 177-185 (2023)
Subject
sluggish cognitive tempo
methylphenidate
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
treatment response
treatment duration
Psychiatry
RC435-571
Therapeutics. Psychotherapy
RC475-489
Language
English
Turkish
ISSN
1302-0099
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: We aimed to evaluate treatment response in children with sluggish cognitive tempo and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. METHODS: Child Behavior Checklist and Barkley Child Attention Scale were used to define SCT symptoms. Parents and teachers completed Turgay DSM-IV-Based Screening Scale for Disruptive Behavior disorders, severity and improvement were evaluated via Clinical Global Impressions Scale- Severity and CGI- Improvement. Methylphenidate responses were evaluated retrospectively by patient charts. RESULTS: SCT + ADHD group was rated as more inattentive by their parents while teachers rated children with ADHD as more hyperactive/ impulsive (p