The systematic review revealed widespread utilization of developmentally appropriate QL instruments but less frequent use of both self and proxy reports and an inconsistent approach to age group specificities .
Research on the quality of life ( QL ) of children/adolescents with psychological disorders has flourished over the last few decades .
Given the developmental challenges of QL measurements in pediatric population s , the aim of this study was to ascertain the extent to which a developmental approach to  QL assessment has been applied to pedopsychiatric QL research .
Improvement in Global Psychopathology Increases Quality of Life During Treatment of ADHD with Atomoxetine or Stimulants
To evaluate what determines the increase in quality of life during treatment for ADHD : improvement in core ADHD symptoms or improvement in global psychopathology ratings . A prospect i ve follow-up of ADHD patients in one community clinic . St and ardized evaluation and outcome measures were used , including the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview , Child Symptom Inventory , 18 item ADHD rating scale , and the Health and Life Functioning Scale .  75 patients between the ages of 6 and 12 were treated with atomoxetine or stimulants with a stable dose for 10 months . At end point , there were modest improvements in ADHD symptoms , global psychopathology , level of functioning and quality of life . The improvement in quality of life was driven by a decrease in global psychopathology , not by a decrease in ADHD symptoms . The treatment for ADHD may need to be broadened beyond the core symptoms . A chronic disease management model may well be applicable
The systematic review revealed widespread utilization of developmentally appropriate QL instruments but less frequent use of both self and proxy reports and an inconsistent approach to age group specificities .
Research on the quality of life ( QL ) of children/adolescents with psychological disorders has flourished over the last few decades .
Given the developmental challenges of QL measurements in pediatric population s , the aim of this study was to ascertain the extent to which a developmental approach to  QL assessment has been applied to pedopsychiatric QL research .