Safe and effective medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is available
and recommended as first-line treatment for the core symptoms of inattention, overactivity …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric disorder of
childhood, characterized by excessive inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Effective …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 8–10% of school-aged
children in the US and for many individuals persists into adolescence and adulthood. Both …

Chronic pediatric health conditions pose a significant challenge for youth, their families and
professionals who treat these conditions. Long-term adherence to interventions, including …

Suboptimal adherence to treatment regimens is a major obstacle to treatment efficacy and
positive outcomes for patients. While poor adherence is common across a variety of chronic …

Objective: The aim of the present study was to explore factors influencing parents' decisions
to adhere and persist with ADHD pharmacotherapy in children. Method: Focus groups (n= 3) …

Adherence to medication can be problematic for patients, especially so for patients with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Effective medications are available for the …

Although the efficacy and tolerability of ADHD medications have been investigated fairly
extensively, there are very few data comparing the different types of medication (eg …

Objective: To review the literature on the prevalence, potential causes, and consequences of
medication nonadherence in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) …

Untreated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can lead to substantial adverse
social, economic, and emotional outcomes for patients. The effectiveness of current …