Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic life-threatening disease. In patients who suffer from chronic disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with functional impairment that can affect adherence to treatment and consequently influence prognosis. CF patients filled in the ADH...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cystic fibrosis 2018-03, Vol.17 (2), p.281-285
Hauptverfasser: Cohen-Cymberknoh, Malena, Tanny, Tzlil, Breuer, Oded, Blau, Hannah, Mussaffi, Huda, Kadosh, Diana, Gartner, Silvia, Salinas, Alma, Bentur, Lea, Nir, Vered, Gur, Michal, Reiter, Joel, Shoseyov, David, Kerem, Eitan, Berger, Itai
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Sprache:eng
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ADHD
Adherence
Chronic illness
Cystic fibrosis
Inflammatory disease
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Zusammenfassung:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic life-threatening disease. In patients who suffer from chronic disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with functional impairment that can affect adherence to treatment and consequently influence prognosis. CF patients filled in the ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) adapted to the DSM5 and were assessed on a continuous performance task (MOXO-CPT), a standardized-computerized test designed to evaluate several domains of attention. Of the 175 patients (99 males), 18% presented ADHD symptoms, according to ADHD-RS; 16% in the younger group (
ISSN:1569-1993
1873-5010
DOI:10.1016/j.jcf.2017.11.020