The Lived Experience of School Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Undergoing Treatment with CNS Stimulant Medication
Date Issued
2008
Date
2008
Author(s)
Ho, Wen-Yi
Abstract
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-psychological disorder frequently found in children. Studies indicate that about 7.5% of school children in Taiwan suffer from ADHD. It is the most common psychiatric juvenile disorder. Children with ADHD are often misunderstood and have problems with low school achievement, low self-esteem and social difficulties.here is much controversy and concern about the treatment of ADHD patients with CNS stimulants medication. Patients and parents of patients are often faced with difficult decisions. In order to find a way to provide patients better medical care, the author interviewed 8 patients and 7 parents. The Colaizzi (1978) method is used to analysis and to integrate the data.hree themes of the findings show that: Facing the disorder and confusion, seeking support from the health care and rebuilding new balance from uncertainty. Studies show that use of CNS stimulants to treat ADHD patients is not a straight forward or exact process. There can be different outcomes when treating patients with CNS stimulants. Nonetheless, it is of benefit to most patients that they realize the necessity for medical treatment of ADHD. The treatment helps patients regain their self-control and later self-esteem. It is a good start for the patients to live with the ADHD.
Subjects
Children with ADHD
CNS stimulants
lived experience
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