Category: ADHD

Healthcare professionals possess certain competencies that guide them to address various health problems (Anheyer, Lauche, Schumann, Dobos, & Cramer, 2017). Patients suffering from co-occurring conditions find it hard to receive timely, quality, and safe medical support. This complexity explains why caregivers, physicians, and nurse practitioners (NPs) should develop evidence-based models to meet the needs of…

A school environment provided an ideal environment to use my knowledge on health impairments caused by chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, rheumatic fever, and epilepsy that limits students abilities to perform different learning activities leading to a loss of alertness and vitality to identify students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While it…

When children have ADHD, it is possible to influence their symptoms by forging a special supportive bond between them, parents, and the education system. This connection aims to improve social interactivity with teachers and friends and reduce levels of physical and verbal aggression. Additional changes must accompany the treatment, including changes in the school environment,…

Table of Contents Overview of the EF Theory Application of EF Theory to a Case Situation The Three Criterions of ADHD References Overview of the EF Theory In the case of Leko, the executive function (EF) theory by Russel Barkley is applicable in understanding and developing strategies to improve the childs learning process. It is…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Trends Discussion Trends Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the worlds most common neurodevelopmental disorders. In this context, substantial growing trends in the frequency of ADHD diagnosis and treatment cases were registered across the globe. For its main reasons, the research includes a different…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by neurological impairments in human behavior that begin in childhood. The disease often manifests itself at the age of seven years or with the start of regular schooling or preparatory group. ADHD is characterized by inattention and high distractibility of the child in almost any activity, excessive physical…

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Clinical manifestations Late signs and symptoms Nursing interventions Conclusion References Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the childrens most frequent neurodevelopmental diseases. Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention are hallmarks of this disorder. Around 2.2% of school-aged children worldwide are affected by this. ADHD symptoms can range from hyperactivity…

Psychostimulants  in terms of ADHD treatment  have both advantages and disadvantages. Stimulants used in the treatment of ADHD are no exception to the rule that all drugs have potential negative side effects. Hence, the disadvantages will be related to the latter and are to be explored and understood carefully. One cannot treat ADHD…

Introduction Social interactions among children are crucial for their cognitive development and personality improvement. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood (Conrad, 2007). Recent statistics show shocking data on the prevalence of ADHD among children in the U.S. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2016 report…

Introduction ADHD is a complex mental health disorder predominantly diagnosed in children, but often persisting to adulthood. Although it can have a spectrum of different symptoms, mostly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterised by increased impulsivity, difficulties in controlling attention, and hyperactive behaviour. ADHD severely complicates the life of people suffering from it, restricting their academic and…