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Acceptability of Attention-Deficit! Hyperactivity Disorder interventions: A comparison of parents

Department of Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322; tel. (435) 713-4181 SL73S{at}cc.usu.edu

L. J. Wilson

Wilson Psychological Services, Pullman, Washington

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) produces significant negative consequences for children, thus often requiring treatment. Although efficacious treatments exist for ADHD, effectiveness results often vary. One important variable associated with treatment effectiveness is treatment acceptability, because it is commonly related to treatment adherence. Although previous studies have been conducted regarding acceptability of ADHD interventions, much of the research has not utilized actual consumers of the interventions. Therefore, this study examined the acceptability of medication and behavioral treatments among parents of children with ADHD (actual consumers) and without ADHD (potential consumers). Sixty parents were randomly assigned to three experimental conditions (behavioral treatment, medication, and combination of both) and asked to evaluate the acceptability of all three treatments via the Treatment Evaluation Inventory (TEI). Results revealed significant differences between parents of children with ADHD and parents of children without ADHD for all three treatment options. These results demonstrate that important differences exist between potential and actual consumers' views of ADHD interventions.

Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol. 4, No. 3, 174-182 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/108705470000400304


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