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Trial reportThe American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Effectiveness of a Tailored Intervention for Women With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and ADHD Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Sharon A Gutman, Sheetala Balasubramanian, Maya Herzog, Elizabeth Kim, Hannah Swirnow, Yudis Retig, Samantha Wolff

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Trial report in The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sharon A GutmanSharon A. Gutman, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, is Professor, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York; sg2422@cumc.columbia.edu.
Sheetala BalasubramanianSheetala Balasubramanian, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York.
Maya HerzogMaya Herzog, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York.
Elizabeth KimElizabeth Kim, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York.
Hannah SwirnowHannah Swirnow, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York.
Yudis RetigYudis Retig, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York.
Samantha WolffSamantha Wolff, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University, New York.
Columbia University · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

importanceWomen with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD symptoms may experience difficulty carrying out desired life roles and activities.

objectiveTo determine whether a 7-wk tailored occupation-based intervention can reduce perceived stress and ADHD symptoms and enhance perceived performance of and satisfaction with daily roles and activities among women with ADHD.

designRandomization to intervention (n = 11) and control (n = 12) groups.

settingHome and community.

participantsTwenty-three participants ages 20-55 yr, English speaking, and with a self-reported diagnosis of ADHD.

interventionThe intervention was administered for 7 wk in individual 1-hr sessions and addressed routine establishment, organization, time management, stress management, and sensory regulation in the home and community. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.

resultsAt 1-wk postintervention, statistically significant differences were found between intervention and control groups in perceived stress (Z = -3.838, p < .000, d = -2.66), ADHD symptoms (Z = -3.605, p < .000, d = -2.17), and COPM Performance (Z = -4.074, p < .000, d = 3.04) and Satisfaction change scores (Z = -3.759, p < .000, d = 2.82). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE: A 7-wk tailored intervention reduced perceived stress and ADHD symptoms and enhanced perceived performance of and satisfaction with desired occupational roles and activities in a sample of women with ADHD. Further research is warranted to determine whether the intervention can be useful to women with ADHD beyond the present sample. WHAT THIS ARTICLE ADDS: This intervention may offer an effective nonpharmacological option for women with ADHD symptoms.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityAdultCanadaFemaleHumansMiddle AgedResearch DesignSelf ReportYoung Adult

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PMID32078512
PMCPMC7018471
OpenAlexW2998039387

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