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First published on January 11, 2008
Journal of Attention Disorders 2008, doi:10.1177/1087054707311657
© 2008 SAGE Publications

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Adults With ADHD Benefit From Cognitive–Behaviorally Oriented Group Rehabilitation: A Study of 29 Participants

Maarit Virta, Psych*, Anita Vedenpää, Nina Grönroos, Esa Chydenius, Markku Partinen, Risto Vataja, Markus Kaski, and Matti Iivanainen

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: maarit.virta{at}psyyke.fi.


  Abstract
Objective: In clinical practice, a growing need exists for effective nonpharmacological treatments of adult ADHD. The authors present results from a cognitive–behaviorally oriented psychological group rehabilitation for adult ADHD. Method: A total of 29 adults with ADHD participated. Rehabilitation consisted of 10 or 11 weekly sessions. Participants were assessed with self-ratings (checklist for ADHD based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Beck Depression Inventory II, Symptom Check List-90 [SCL-90], Brown ADD Scale for Adults [BADDS]), and the ratings of their significant others (BADDS) 3 months prior to treatment, at the beginning of treatment, and at the end of treatment. Also, the Wender Utah Rating Scale questionnaire was completed prior to rehabilitation. Results: Rehabilitation resulted in reduced self-reported symptoms in 16 ADHD-related items of SCL-90, BADDS total score, and BADDS subdomains of activation and affect. Conclusion: Results suggest that cognitive–behavioral group rehabilitation can be suitable in treating adult ADHD. (J. of Att. Dis. XXXX; XX(X) xx-xx)


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