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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in looked-after children: a systematic review of the literature

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in looked-after children: a systematic review of the literature
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in looked-after children: a systematic review of the literature

Purpose of review:

To systematically review the literature on the prevalence and pharmacological treatment of ADHD in looked-after children (LAC).


Recent findings:

LAC are a very challenging population from a clinical and psychosocial standpoint, with higher mental health needs compared to non LAC. To date, no systematic review on the prevalence of ADHD, and its treatment, in LAC is available.


Summary:

We searched Pubmed, PsycInfo EMBASE + EMBASE CLASSIC, OVID Medline and Web of Science up to November 9 th, 2016. We found 24 papers meeting our criteria. The vast majority of the retained studies are from the USA and show rates of ADHD and of its pharmacological treatment substantially higher in LAC than those reported in national estimates. Future studies from countries other than the USA, aiming to understand the most cost-effective strategies, in the short as well as long term, to manage symptoms of ADHD in LAC are needed.
2196-2987
78-84
Willis, Renece
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Dhakras, Suyog
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Cortese, Samuele
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Willis, Renece
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Dhakras, Suyog
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Cortese, Samuele
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Willis, Renece, Dhakras, Suyog and Cortese, Samuele (2017) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in looked-after children: a systematic review of the literature. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 4 (3), 78-84. (doi:10.1007/s40474-017-0116-z).

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Purpose of review:

To systematically review the literature on the prevalence and pharmacological treatment of ADHD in looked-after children (LAC).


Recent findings:

LAC are a very challenging population from a clinical and psychosocial standpoint, with higher mental health needs compared to non LAC. To date, no systematic review on the prevalence of ADHD, and its treatment, in LAC is available.


Summary:

We searched Pubmed, PsycInfo EMBASE + EMBASE CLASSIC, OVID Medline and Web of Science up to November 9 th, 2016. We found 24 papers meeting our criteria. The vast majority of the retained studies are from the USA and show rates of ADHD and of its pharmacological treatment substantially higher in LAC than those reported in national estimates. Future studies from countries other than the USA, aiming to understand the most cost-effective strategies, in the short as well as long term, to manage symptoms of ADHD in LAC are needed.

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Accepted/In Press date: 1 July 2017
e-pub ahead of print date: 18 July 2017
Published date: September 2017

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Local EPrints ID: 414242
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/414242
ISSN: 2196-2987
PURE UUID: de981edf-8f94-46ad-8ded-8ddc1588c5eb
ORCID for Samuele Cortese: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-5877-8075

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Date deposited: 20 Sep 2017 16:31
Last modified: 16 Mar 2024 05:44

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Author: Renece Willis
Author: Suyog Dhakras
Author: Samuele Cortese ORCID iD

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