Impact of COVID-19 for people living and working with ADHD: A brief review of the literature
Objective: COVID-19 lockdowns have changed the social and environmental context. Those with ADHD are more vulnerable to experiencing difficulties than their non-ADHD peers. This paper attempts to provide a brief summary of the literature that has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A...
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oai:doaj.org-article:23b98790d9114a0da98f7eae632b6e2c2021-11-30T00:58:46ZImpact of COVID-19 for people living and working with ADHD: A brief review of the literature10.3934/publichealth.20210472327-8994https://doaj.org/article/23b98790d9114a0da98f7eae632b6e2c2021-08-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/publichealth.2021047?viewType=HTMLhttps://doaj.org/toc/2327-8994Objective: COVID-19 lockdowns have changed the social and environmental context. Those with ADHD are more vulnerable to experiencing difficulties than their non-ADHD peers. This paper attempts to provide a brief summary of the literature that has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A literature search was completed using the following databases; Embase, Ovid Medline, APA PsycInfo. A total of 36 papers were identified as relevant to the topic. Results: The pandemic has exacerbated the core symptoms of ADHD and co-occurring difficulties. Services have adapted their assessment and intervention protocols for tele-health working and findings suggest that tele-interventions present a viable alternative. However, much of this research utilises small sample sizes and a restricted number of population groups. Conclusions: More research is required to determine the effectiveness of ADHD care during the pandemic and whether adaptations will be retained post-pandemic.Jack HollingdaleNicoletta AdamoKevin TierneyAIMS Pressarticleadhdcovid-19education provisionservice provisioninterventionsPublic aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENAIMS Public Health, Vol 8, Iss 4, Pp 581-597 (2021) |
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Objective:
COVID-19 lockdowns have changed the social and environmental context. Those with ADHD are more vulnerable to experiencing difficulties than their non-ADHD peers. This paper attempts to provide a brief summary of the literature that has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
A literature search was completed using the following databases; Embase, Ovid Medline, APA PsycInfo. A total of 36 papers were identified as relevant to the topic.
Results:
The pandemic has exacerbated the core symptoms of ADHD and co-occurring difficulties. Services have adapted their assessment and intervention protocols for tele-health working and findings suggest that tele-interventions present a viable alternative. However, much of this research utilises small sample sizes and a restricted number of population groups.
Conclusions:
More research is required to determine the effectiveness of ADHD care during the pandemic and whether adaptations will be retained post-pandemic. |
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Impact of COVID-19 for people living and working with ADHD: A brief review of the literature |
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