[Spectrum and Frequency of ADHD-Related Symptoms and Minimal Cerebral Brain Dysfunctions in Psychosomatic Inpatients].

OBJECTIVE

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorders) and MCD (minimal cerebral dysfunctions) can impair participation. They pose difficult diagnostic problems. Aim of the present study has been to describe the frequency and the spectrum of ADHD and MCD in psychosomatic inpatients.

METHODS

1453 psychosomatic inpatients filled in the ADHS-SB and the MCD-TLS-FB screening for self-reported ADHD and minimal cerebral dysfunctions. Prevalence rates were calculated depending on different intensities of symptoms.

RESULTS

According to the ADHS-SB 49.5% of the patients met the criteria of an adult ADHD when taking all intensities of symptoms into account. The prevalence rate decreases to 14,6% if moderate to severe symptoms and to 1% if only severe symptoms ratings were recognized. Additional to core symptoms of attentions deficit and hyperactivity patients with ADHD reported about problems with orientation, memory, cognition, emotion regulation, vegetative stability and movement.

DISCUSSION

ADHD-related symptoms and minimal cerebral dysfunctions are frequently seen in psychosomatic inpatients. In clinical practice the full spectrum of TLS must be taken into account as they all can impair participation depending on context requirements.