The impact of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on the well-being of adults diagnosed with the disorder: a systematic review
- Authors: Bezuidenhout, L Spies
- Date: 2022-07
- Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder , Attention-deficit disorder in adults
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26940 , vital:66204
- Description: The aim of this research is to explore how adults who were diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience the impact that the disorder has on their wellbeing. Since this research is an exploration of human experience the qualitative paradigm was used to guide the research. The research design was a Systematic Review. Studies for this research were found in the Fort Hare University Databases. The search terms used included a combination of the following and/or their synonyms Positive Psychology, well-being, life satisfaction, impact on life, life experience, coping strategies, and ADHD. There were 10 articles that met the selected inclusion criteria that became the sample. These articles were then further appraised by using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) appraisal tool. Data was extracted from the studies by using Thematic Analysis to provide the results. The themes for the research were identified as: the impact of an ADHD diagnosis, the impact ADHD has on identity, the impact ADHD has on performance and coping with ADHD. These themes best describe the data that was found in the sources. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2022
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The experience of psychologists and psychiatrists providing services to adults living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Authors: Gowar, Rozanne Petal
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Psychoanalysts , Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder , Attention-deficit disorder in adults
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15879 , vital:28281
- Description: There is widespread international interest in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD was considered to be a childhood onset neurodevelopmental disorder with few presenting symptoms in adulthood. Current research disputes this belief and there are a significant number of adults that meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in adulthood. This study explored the experience of selected Psychiatrists and Psychologists providing mental health services to adults living with ADHD. The awareness and presenting patterns of ADHD among adults as well as the intervention strategies used by these practitioners was explored. Furthermore, an exploration of the differential diagnoses associated with ADHD was undertaken, as well as whether the disorder was considered to be the primary or a co-morbid diagnosis in the treatment process. An explorative, descriptive- research design, utilizing a semi-structured interview format and a short survey of participants to provide descriptive statistics was used. Non-probability purposive snowballing sampling was used to gain access to psychiatrists and psychologists in both public or hospital service and independent private practice who met the inclusion criteria and who were willing to participate in the study. Interviews were conducted in English by the researcher. The major findings of the present study were categorized in three over-arching themes namely (1) views regarding the diagnosis of adults with ADHD, (2) experiences regarding the effects of impairment related to ADHD in adults, and (3) treatment and current care options for Adult ADHD. Sub-Themes were used to further explore the results. This study provides for a more in-depth understanding of Adult ADHD.
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- Date Issued: 2017