Leahy Laura G
Psychiatric & Addictions Advanced Practice Nurse - Master Clinician in Psychopharmacology, APNSolutions, LLC, Sewell, NJ, United States.
Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2018 Dec;32(6):890-895. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2018.06.013. Epub 2018 Jun 4.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly occurs in childhood and may persist into adulthood. Important differences exist between pediatric and adult ADHD with regard to symptoms, comorbidities, diagnosis, and management. Both patient populations benefit from a treatment plan tailored to individual patient needs, and the availability of new stimulant formulations contributes to treatment personalization. To guide nurses' clinical practice in improving ADHD treatment outcomes, this review examines the differences between pediatric and adult ADHD and new treatment options.
注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）常见于儿童期，可能持续至成年期。儿童和成人ADHD在症状、共病、诊断和管理方面存在重要差异。这两类患者群体都能从根据个体需求制定的治疗方案中获益，新型兴奋剂制剂的出现有助于实现治疗个性化。为指导护士改善ADHD治疗效果的临床实践，本综述探讨了儿童和成人ADHD之间的差异以及新的治疗选择。
