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ArticleNeuropsychiatric disease and treatment2018

Social adjustment and family function after drug switch from IR-methylphenidate to OROS-methylphenidate in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Wen-Jiun Chou, Liang-Jen Wang, Chien-Ho Lin, Sun-Yuan Liang, Vincent Chin-Hung Chen, Yuh-Ming Hou, Rong-Rong Huang, Miao-Chun Chou, Chi-Yung Shang, Chi-Pui Ho and 1 more

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Wen-Jiun ChouDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, wangliangjen@gmail.com.
Liang-Jen WangDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, wangliangjen@gmail.com.
Chien-Ho LinDepartment of Psychiatry, Chimei Medical Center, Tainan.
Sun-Yuan LiangDepartment of Psychiatry, Changhua Hospital, Changhua.
Vincent Chin-Hung ChenDepartment of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and University.
Yuh-Ming HouChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi.
Rong-Rong HuangDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kai-Suan Psychiatric Hospital, Kaohsiung.
Miao-Chun ChouDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, wangliangjen@gmail.com.
Chi-Yung ShangDepartment of Psychiatry, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chi-Pui HoDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kai-Suan Psychiatric Hospital, Kaohsiung.
Meng-Chuan LaiAutism Research Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.

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Abstract

purposeThis prospective, single-arm, open-label, 8-week, multicenter study investigated the effectiveness of switching from immediate-release methylphenidate (IR-MPH) to osmotic controlled-release methylphenidate (OROS-MPH) in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). PATIENTS AND

methodsOverall, 296 patients with ADHD (mean age: 9.5 years) already on IR-MPH treatment were enrolled. Upon enrollment, a flexible dose of OROS-MPH was administered, replacing IR-MPH. Patients were assessed at baseline and weeks 2, 4, and 8 using the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham version IV scale (SNAP-IV) and the Clinical Global Impression for ADHD symptoms. The Social Adjustment Inventory for Children and Adolescents assessed social functions, and the Chinese Health Questionnaire (CHQ) and Family Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve evaluated parental and family functions.

resultsSwitching from IR-MPH to OROS-MPH yielded significant improvements in all ADHD symptoms, as rated by parents, teachers (SNAP-IV), and study investigators (Clinical Global Impression). CHQ scores and all Social Adjustment Inventory for Children and Adolescents subscores except spare time scores improved significantly. Patients with poor IR-MPH adherence had greater improvements in teacher-rated SNAP-IV and mothers' mental health (CHQ) after switching.

conclusionSwitching from IR-MPH to OROS-MPH improved patients' behavioral ADHD symptoms and social adjustment, and mental health of patients' mothers. This was most evident in patients who previously exhibited poor IR-MPH adherence.

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ADHDcentral nervous system stimulantdrug adherencefamilysocial adjustment

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PMCPMC6205135

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