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01-03-2016 | Original Article

Cognitive behavioural therapy for ADHD in adults: systematic review and meta-analyses

Authors: Christina Mohr Jensen, Birgitte Lind Amdisen, Karsten Juhl Jørgensen, Sidse M. H. Arnfred

Published in: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Systematically review and analyse the efficacy of CBT versus treatment as usual in adults with ADHD. The literature was systematically searched ending the 28 March 2014. Standardised mean differences (SMD) and 95 % confidence intervals were calculated. CBT was efficacious in reducing symptoms of ADHD (SDM −1.0, 95 % CI −1.5 to −0.5) when evaluated by the patients, but not when evaluated by a clinician. Symptoms of depression and anxiety were significantly reduced when self-reported (SMD −1.0, 95 % CI −1.6 to −0.5 and −1.0, 95 % CI −1.3 to −0.3, respectively) and evaluated by a clinician (SMD −0.9, 95 % CI −1.7 to −0.2 and −0.9, 95 % CI −1.6 to −0.1). The clinical global impression scores improved more in the group randomised to CBT (−1.0; 95 % CI −1.6 to −0.4). CBT seems efficacious in some domains affecting adult patients with ADHD, but needs further evaluation.

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Title: Cognitive behavioural therapy for ADHD in adults: systematic review and meta-analyses
Authors: Christina Mohr Jensen
Birgitte Lind Amdisen
Karsten Juhl Jørgensen
Sidse M. H. Arnfred
Publication date: 01-03-2016
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1866-6116
Electronic ISSN: 1866-6647
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12402-016-0188-3

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