Affiliation:
1. Oslo University Hospital, Norway
2. University of Oslo, Norway
Abstract
Objective: To study pharmacotherapy in adults aged 50+ with ADHD. Method: A survey was administered to adults with ADHD (≥50 years old). Participants on medication for ADHD were compared with those not on medications. Results: Mean age of participants was 55.8 years, and mean age when diagnosed with ADHD was 50.3 years. Ninety-five participants (63.8%) reported current psychopharmacological treatment for ADHD, 36 (24.2%) had stopped psychopharmacological treatment, and 18 (12.0%) were psychopharmacological treatment naive for ADHD. Those currently being treated psychopharmacologically for ADHD reported significantly improved attention relative to the two nonmedicated groups ( p < .01). Among examined sample characteristics (including current psychopharmacological treatment for ADHD), employment was associated with a better outcome (odds ratio = 3.3, p = .006). Conclusion: The majority of adults aged 50+ with ADHD reported regular pharmacotherapy for ADHD. Participants currently receiving psychopharmacological treatment for ADHD reported better attention than those not receiving pharmacotherapy. Employment was associated with more favorable outcomes.
Subject
Clinical Psychology,Developmental and Educational Psychology
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