Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common neurobehavioural disorder that compromises the core symptoms of developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Many patients are still not diagnosed, or do not receive appropriate sustained treatment, in spite...

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Main Author: A. M.E. du Plessis
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Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2015-05-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4268
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description Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common neurobehavioural disorder that compromises the core symptoms of developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Many patients are still not diagnosed, or do not receive appropriate sustained treatment, in spite of a general greater awareness of the disorder. With such a high prevalence, the clinician needs to be well-informed about the presentation, treatment and challenges associated with this complex disorder.
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spelling doaj-art-ffbfef836f374086ba6b96aff9eebfb32025-08-20T04:03:13ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042015-05-0157310.4102/safp.v57i3.42683454Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderA. M.E. du Plessis0Department of Psychiatry, University of Pretoria, PretoriaAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common neurobehavioural disorder that compromises the core symptoms of developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Many patients are still not diagnosed, or do not receive appropriate sustained treatment, in spite of a general greater awareness of the disorder. With such a high prevalence, the clinician needs to be well-informed about the presentation, treatment and challenges associated with this complex disorder.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4268attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderadhdmethylphenidateatomoxetine
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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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title Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
title_full Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
title_fullStr Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
title_full_unstemmed Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
title_short Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
title_sort attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
topic attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
adhd
methylphenidate
atomoxetine
url https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4268
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