Becker Lise, Goobic Kara, Thomas Susy
Chesapeake AD/HD Center of Maryland, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Pediatr Nurs. 2009 Jan-Feb;35(1):47-52.
Nurses who interact with families having children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) are perfectly poised to help them understand optimal AD/HD management. While medication can be important in managing AD/HD symptoms, many times it is not a sufficient treatment. A medical examination and a comprehensive neuropsychological or psycho-educational evaluation are important to establish the diagnosis and identify or rule out competing diagnoses and potential co-morbid conditions. A comprehensive evaluation will also lay the groundwork for planning accommodations in school and supports at home that will best facilitate an individual child's learning and development. Nurses can encourage comprehensive evaluations, educate parents about school advocacy, and assist families in understanding ways in which changes in parenting style and the home environment can benefit a child with AD/HD. Nurses can also educate families about the varied professionals and range of resources helpful in managing AD/HD and improving outcomes.
与患有注意力缺陷多动障碍（AD/HD）儿童的家庭打交道的护士，完全有能力帮助他们了解AD/HD的最佳管理方法。虽然药物治疗在控制AD/HD症状方面可能很重要，但很多时候它并不是一种充分的治疗方法。医学检查以及全面的神经心理学或心理教育评估对于确诊以及识别或排除其他可能的诊断和潜在的共病情况很重要。全面评估还将为规划学校的便利条件和家庭支持奠定基础，这将最有助于个别儿童的学习和发展。护士可以鼓励进行全面评估，教育家长如何在学校进行维权，并帮助家庭了解育儿方式和家庭环境的改变如何能使患有AD/HD的儿童受益。护士还可以向家庭介绍有助于管理AD/HD和改善结果的各类专业人员及资源。
