Attention deficit disorder in adults. Management in primary care.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To review the ways attention deficit disorder (ADD) presents in adults in primary care and to suggest treatment approaches. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: PsycINFO, PubMed, and Academic Search Elite databases were searched. Level I evidence supports the effectiveness of stimulants for treating ADD in adults, and mixed evidence (levels I and II) supports the effectiveness of antidepressants.

Authors

Kates N

Journal

Canadian Family Physician, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 53–59

Publication Date

1 2005

ISSN

0008-350X

Associated Experts

Nicholas Kates

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

4203 Health services and systems 42 Health Sciences

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Adult Antidepressive Agents Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Behavior Therapy Central Nervous System Stimulants Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Family Practice Humans Medical History Taking