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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | A psychoeducation program was delivered to the parents/caregivers |
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| control group | No Intervention | This group waited for 3 months, only receiving general consultation. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| psychoeducation | Behavioral | The intervention included a presentation by a psychiatrist, with parent manual provided, and then two group sessions at the 2nd and 4th weeks to address further concerns of the parents |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Medication adherence rate | 3 months |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Li Yang, MD | Peking University Sixth Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Peking University Sixth Hospital | Beijing | Beijing Municipality | 100191 | China |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001289 | Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019958 | Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders |
| D065886 | Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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