ADHD in older adults - a scoping review.
Aging Ment Health
; 28(9): 1189-1196, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This scoping review presents an overview of the available research on symptoms, comorbidities, and associated challenges among older adults with ADHD.METHOD:
The literature study followed Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework. The search was conducted in ProQuest Central, Scopus, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and PubMed. Articles were included if they were peer-reviewed, ethically approved primary studies, written in the English language, concerning ADHD, and including people 60 years of age and older.RESULTS:
The review included 17 articles. Symptoms of ADHD persist throughout life. Older adults with ADHD experience similar core symptoms as younger individuals, but their manifestation and intensity may differ. The most common comorbidity found was mental illness, for example depression and anxiety. ADHD in older adults is linked to several challenges, such as difficulty with relationships and social isolation.CONCLUSION:
Older adults with ADHD face various symptoms, comorbidities, and challenges that affect their quality of life. Age-related changes can amplify ADHD symptoms and increase the perceived burden of illness. More research is needed to understand the complex relationship between these factors and enable tailored interventions to improve their quality of life and well-being.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad
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Comorbilidad
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aging Ment Health
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suecia