Psychoeducation for the Parents of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children

Evaluation of a Psychoeducation Program for the Parents of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

This study designed and evaluated a psychoeducation program for parents of ADHD children in terms of improving medication adherence and clinical benefits.

ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder with poor outcomes. Medication is the most important treatment for ADHD. The adherence to the medication is extremely low. This study aims to investigate the the effect of a psychoeducation program for parents of ADHD children. The investigators intent to recruit 80 ADHD families. They will be randomized to intervention group and control group using a block randomization design. The intervention group will participate in a psychoeducation program, which includes a presentation from a specialist in ADHD at the baseline, with parent manual provided, posters, and two group sessions at the end of the 2nd and the 4th weeks. The control group only receives general consultation. The knowledge towards ADHD and its treatment, parents' behavior intent, medication adherence, clinical symptoms, and parents' satisfaction will be assessed and compared at the end of the 1st and 3rd months after intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• parents of ADHD children diagnosed with ADHD
• 6 - 16 years old;
• first referral to the hospital;
• candidate for medication according to both the doctor and the family

Exclusion Criteria:

• inappropriate for medication;
• being illiterate of the parent or the primary caregiver;
• unable to be followed-up.