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 .
Both Atomoxetine and Stimulants Improve Quality of Life in an ADHD Population Treated in a Community Clinic
Objective To evaluate change in quality of life in a community clinic ADHD population treated with  atomoxetine or stimulants . No direct comparisons between atomoxetine and stimulants to improve quality of life in ADHD are available . Methods A prospect i ve , nonr and omized comparison between ADHD patients treated with atomoxetine or stimulants in one clinic . Structured diagnostic assessment tools and a specific quality of life measure were used . Results 84 patients ( atomoxetine n = 39/stimulants n = 45 ) , between the ages of 5 and 18 , were treated for approximately 8 months . At end point , there were no significant differences in improvements of quality of life between the two groups . Age , participation in psychotherapy , and parental disability were not correlated with quality of life changes . Patients with lower baseline scores improved most . Conclusions Both atomoxetine and stimulants led to a modest increase in quality of life in this community clinic ADHD population
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 .