The Quantified Behavioral Test Failed to Differentiate ADHD in Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Problems.
J Atten Disord
; 25(3): 312-321, 2021 02.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
The Quantified Behavioral Test (QbTest) is a computerized diagnostic test for ADHD, used in clinical psychiatric care, but its validity may be questioned. We analyzed the QbTest's diagnostic validity and its relation to cognitive ability and psychosocial factors in an adolescent population with a high occurrence of neurodevelopmental disorders.Method:
In total, 340 participants aged 15 years, completed the QbTest, along with questionnaires, clinical and intelligence quotient (IQ) assessments.Results:
The clinical assessment resulted in 89 (26%) participants with ADHD. Area under curve (AUC) scores indicated a random to poor validity of the QbTest (AUC range = 0.48-0.64). QbTest scores of inattention and impulsivity correlated with IQ.Conclusion:
The QbTest was insufficient as a diagnostic test for ADHD, and was not able to differentiate ADHD from other neurodevelopmental conditions. Clinicians should be aware of the dubious discriminating power of the QbTest.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade
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Escala de Avaliação Comportamental
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Atten Disord
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article