Published online Jan 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i1.48
Peer-review started: March 24, 2021
First decision: June 17, 2021
Revised: July 8, 2021
Accepted: December 2, 2021
Article in press: December 2, 2021
Published online: January 9, 2022
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Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often exhibit be
The main topics investigated in the current study were to measure EF and behaviour challenges in children with ADHD using both parent rating scale and neuropsychological assessment measures.
The main objectives of the current study were to evaluate behaviour and EF challenges in children with ADHD who were involved in a MPH treatment trial. The participants were assessed across three-time points using both parent rating scale and neuropsychological assessment measures to understand the short-term and long-term natu
Thirty-seven children with ADHD completed a stimulant medication trial (MPH). Children with ADHD completed neuropsychological assessments assessing working memory (Digit Span Backwards and Spatial Span Backwards) and response inhibition (Continuous Performance Test-2). Parents of children with ADHD completed be
The results of the current study found significant effects over time on two subscales of BRIEF and four subscales of BASC-2 measures indicating impact on behaviour and EF according to parents. Neuropsychological assessments showed some improvement, but not on all tasks following the medication trial. These improvements did not sustain at FU, with increases in EF and behaviour challenges and a decline in performance on the CPT-II task being observed.
Parents of children with ADHD reported improvements in EF and behaviours during the MPH trial but were not sustained at FU. Neuropsychological assessment findings were not consistent with participants showing improvement on some response inhibition tasks but not on the working memory tasks. As a result, it is important to combine screening tools and neuropsychological assessments for monitoring medi
The current study provided information about the impact of stimulant medication on behaviour and EF in children with ADHD. Results showed improvement in EF skills and behaviour in children with ADHD following medication treatment. These improvements were reported by parents through standardized behaviour rating scales. Neuropsychological tests of response inhibition also showed improved per