Executive function performances in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
10.3969/j.issn.1002-0152.2017.11.008
- VernacularTitle:注意缺陷多动障碍成人患者执行功能研究
- Author:
Meirong PAN
1
;
Fang HUANG
;
Yanfei WANG
;
Mengjie ZHAO
;
Qiujin QIAN
;
Yufeng WANG
Author Information
1. 北京大学第六医院
- Keywords:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD);
Adult;
CANTAB Executive functions
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases
2017;43(11):676-682
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the executive function profiles in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)in a Chinese sample population. Methods We identified 68 outpatients fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for ADHD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV(DSM-IV)and 74 normal adults.All subjects completed clinical interview, Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) and Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB). Results ADHD group had higher scores in all factors of BRIEF-A questionnaire compared with normal control (P<0.01). ADHD group had a higher score in SWM strategy score [(30.84±5.58)vs.(28.80±5.85), t=2.056,P=0.042]compared with control group. Compared with control group, ADHD group had a lower score in RVP total hits [37(33,41.75) vs.3(37,48), Z=-3.184,P<0.01]. Total correct rejections[(508(497.5,518)vs. 516(503,529.5),Z=-2.229,P=0.0260)]were significantly lower,while RVP total misses were significantly higher [(17 (12.25,21)vs.12(7,20),Z=2.293,P=0.022)].ADHD-RS-IV attention deficit score was positively correlated with SWM strategy while RVP total misses were negatively correlated with RVP total hits and RVP correct rejections.Working memory score in BRIEF-A was significantly correlated with the SWM strategy,RVP total hits, RVP total correct rejections and RVP probable of hit as well as RVP total misses. Conclusion Adults with ADHD have executive functioning deficits which is correlated with ADHD core symptoms.
