Testing the ability of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to accurately report the effects of medication on their behavior.
J Appl Behav Anal
; 33(4): 593-610, 2000.
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ABSTRACT
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with central nervous system stimulants, making the evaluation of medication effects an important topic for applied behavior analysts. Because assessment protocols emphasize informant reports and direct observations of child behavior, little is known about the extent to which children themselves can accurately report medication effects. Double-blind placebo-controlled procedures were used to examine whether 6 children with ADHD could recognize the effects of their medication. The children were given math worksheets to complete for 15 min during each of 14 sessions while on medication and placebo. Children completed a self-evaluation form at the end of each session, and ratings were compared to observed behavior and academic performance. Results indicated that 3 children were able to accurately report their medication status at levels greater than chance, whereas the accuracy of reports by all children was related to dosage level, differences in behavior, and the presence of adverse effects. The implications of these results for placebo-controlled research, self-monitoring of dosage levels, and accuracy training are discussed.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade
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Autoavaliação (Psicologia)
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Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Comportamento Infantil
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Estimulantes do Sistema Nervoso Central
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Metilfenidato
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Appl Behav Anal
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos