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ERIC Number: EJ990127
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
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The Identification and Assessment of Late-Life ADHD in Memory Clinics
Fischer, Barbara L.; Gunter-Hunt, Gail; Steinhafel, Courtney Holm; Howell, Timothy
Journal of Attention Disorders, v16 n4 p333-338 May 2012
Objective: Little data exist about ADHD in late life. While evaluating patients' memory problems, the memory clinic staff has periodically identified ADHD in previously undiagnosed older adults. The authors conducted a survey to assess the extent to which other memory clinics view ADHD as a relevant clinical issue. Method: The authors developed and sent a questionnaire to memory clinics in the United States to determine the extent to which they identified patients with ADHD and the extent to which they took it into consideration. Results: Approximately one half of the memory clinics that responded reported seeing ADHD patients, either identifying previously diagnosed cases and/or newly diagnosing ADHD themselves. One fifth of clinics reported screening regularly for ADHD, and few clinics described accessing collateral informants to establish the diagnosis. Conclusion: This article suggests that U.S. memory clinics may not adequately identify and address ADHD in the context of late-life cognitive disorders. (Contains 5 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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