Conclusions These findings suggest that the apps may not be suitable in meeting the complex needs associated with this condition .
Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) is a complex highly comorbid disorder , which can have a huge impact on those with ADHD , their family , and the community around them .
ADHD is currently managed using pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions .
However , with advances in technology and an increase in the use of mobile apps , managing ADHD can be augmented using apps specifically design ed for this population .
However , little is known regarding the suitability and usability of currently available apps .
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the suitability of the top 10 listed apps for children and young people with ADHD and clinicians who work with them .
It is hypothesized that mobile apps design ed for this population could be more suitably design ed for this population .
Mortality, ADHD, and Psychosocial Adversity in Adults With Childhood ADHD: A Prospective Study
OBJECTIVE : We examined long-term outcomes of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) in a population -based sample of childhood ADHD cases and controls , prospect ively assessed as adults . METHODS : Adults with childhood ADHD and non-ADHD controls from the same birth cohort ( N = 5718 ) were invited to participate in a prospect i ve outcome study . Vital status was determined for birth cohort members . St and ardized mortality ratios ( SMRs ) were constructed to compare overall and cause-specific mortality between childhood ADHD cases and controls . Incarceration status was determined for childhood ADHD cases . A st and ardized neuropsychiatric interview was administered . RESULTS : Vital status for 367 childhood ADHD cases was determined : 7 ( 1.9 % ) were deceased , and 10 ( 2.7 % ) were currently incarcerated . The SMR for overall survival of childhood ADHD cases versus controls was 1.88 ( 95 % confidence interval [ CI ] , 0.83–4.26 ; P = .13 ) and for accidents only was 1.70 ( 95 % CI , 0.49–5.97 ; P = .41 ) . However , the cause-specific mortality for suicide only was significantly higher among ADHD cases ( SMR , 4.83 ; 95 % CI , 1.14–20.46 ; P = .032 ) . Among the childhood ADHD cases participating in the prospect i ve assessment ( N = 232 ; mean age , 27.0 years ) , ADHD persisted into adulthood for 29.3 % ( 95 % CI , 23.5–35.2 ) . Participating childhood ADHD cases were more likely than controls ( N = 335 ; mean age , 28.6 years ) to have ≥1 other psychiatric disorder ( 56.9 % vs 34.9 % ; odds ratio , 2.6 ; 95 % CI , 1.8–3.8 ; P < .01 ) . CONCLUSIONS : Childhood ADHD is a chronic health problem , with significant risk for mortality , persistence of ADHD , and long-term morbidity in adulthood
Conclusions These findings suggest that the apps may not be suitable in meeting the complex needs associated with this condition .
Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) is a complex highly comorbid disorder , which can have a huge impact on those with ADHD , their family , and the community around them .
ADHD is currently managed using pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions .
However , with advances in technology and an increase in the use of mobile apps , managing ADHD can be augmented using apps specifically design ed for this population .
However , little is known regarding the suitability and usability of currently available apps .
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the suitability of the top 10 listed apps for children and young people with ADHD and clinicians who work with them .
It is hypothesized that mobile apps design ed for this population could be more suitably design ed for this population .