The relationship between executive functions and quality of life in adults with ADHD

Journal of Attention Disorders

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 323-330

  Stern, Adi ^a,b   Pollak, Yehuda ^c,d   Bonne, Omer ^b   Malik, Elad ^b   Maeir, Adina ^a,b  

^a HADASSAH HEBREW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER   (Israel)

^b HEBREW UNIVERSITY   (Israel)

^c SHAARE ZEDEK MEDICAL CENTER   (Israel)

^d HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM   (Israel)

Author keywords

ADHD; EF ratings; EF tests; Executive function (EF); Health related quality of life (HRQL)

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TEST; PHYSIOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL RATING SCALE; PSYCHOLOGY; QUALITY OF LIFE; QUESTIONNAIRE; YOUNG ADULT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS; PSYCHIATRIC STATUS RATING SCALES; QUALITY OF LIFE; SURVEYS AND QUESTIONNAIRES; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 85029284671     PISSN: 10870547     EISSN: 15571246     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1087054713504133     Document Type: Article

References (46)

1. Adler, L. A., Spencer, T. J., Levine, L. R., Ramsey, J. L., Tamura, R., Kelsey, D., Biederman, J. (2008). Functional outcomes in the treatment of adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11(6), 720-727.
2. Adler, L. A., Sutton, V. K., Moore, R. J., Dietrich, A. P., Reimherr, F. W., Sangal, R. B., Allen, A. J. (2006). Quality of life assessment in adult patient with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treated with atomoxetine. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 26, 648-652.
3. American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
4. American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.). Washington, DC: Author.
5. Barkley, R. A. (2002). Major life activity and health outcomes associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 63(12), 10-15.
6. Barkley, R. A., & Murphy, K. R. (2010). Impairment in occupational functioning and adult ADHD: The predictive utility of executive function (EF) rating versus EF tests. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 25, 157-173.
7. Barkley, R. A., Murphy, K. R., & Fisher, M. (2008). ADHD in adults: What the science says. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
8. Biederman, J., Mick, E., Fried, R., Wilner, N., Spencer, T. J., & Faraone, S. V. (2011). Are stimulants effective in the treatment of executive function deficits? Results from a randomized double blind study of OROS-methylphenidate in adults with ADHD. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 21, 508-515.
9. Biederman, J., Petty, C. R., Fried, R., Doyle, A. E., Spencer, T., Seidman, L. J., Faraone, S. V. (2007). Stability of executive function deficits into young adult years: A prospective longitudinal follow-up study of grown up males with ADHD. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavia, 116, 129-136.
10. Biederman, J., Petty, C. R., Fried, R., Fontanella, J., Doyle, A. E., Seidman, L. J., & Faraone, S. V. (2006). Impact of psychometrically defined deficits of executive functioning in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 163, 1730-1738.
11. Brod, M., Johnston, J., Able, S., & Swindle, R. (2006). Validation of the Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Quality of Life Scale (AAQoL): A disease-specific quality-of-life measure. Quality of Life Research, 15, 117-129.
12. Brod, M., Perwien, A., Adler, L., Spencer, T., & Johnston, J. (2005). Conceptualization and assessment of quality of life for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Primary Psychiatry, 12(6), 58-64.
13. Brown, T. E. (2008). ADD/ADHD and impaired executive function in clinical practice. Current Psychiatry Reports, 10, 407-411.
14. Brown, T. E., Reichel, P. C., & Quinlan, D. M. (2009). Executive function impairments in high IQ adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 13, 161-167.
15. Castellanos, F. X., Sonuga-Barke, E. J. S., Milham, M. P., & Tannock, R. (2006). Characterizing cognition in ADHD: Beyond executive dysfunction. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 10, 117-123.
16. Clark, C. R., Paul, R. H., Williams, L. M., Arns, M., Fallahpour, K., Handmer, C., & Gordon, E. (2006). Standardized assessment of cognitive functioning during development and aging using an automated touchscreen battery. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 21, 449-467.
17. Cohen, J. (1988). Statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed.). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
18. Faraone, S. V., & Antshel, K. A. (2008). Diagnosing and treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. World Psychiatry, 7, 131-136.
19. First, M., Spitzer, R., Gibbon, M., & Williams, J. (1997). Structured clinical interview for DSM-IV Axis I disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.
20. Johnston, C., Mash, E. J., Miller, N., & Ninowski, J. E. (2012). Parenting in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Clinical Psychology Review, 32, 215-228.
21. Kessler, R. C., Adler, L., Ames, M., Demler, O., Faraone, S., Hiripi, E., Walters, E. E. (2005). The World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS): A short screening scale for use in the general population. Psychological Medicine, 35, 245-256.
22. Kessler, R. C., Adler, L., Barkley, R., Biederman, J., Conners, C. K., Demler, O., Zaslavsky, A. M. (2006). The prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD in the United States: Results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. American Journal of Psychiatry, 163, 716-723.
23. Kessler, R. C., Adler, L. A., Gruber, M. J., Sarawate, C. A., Spencer, T., & Van Brunt, D. L. (2007). Validity of the World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener in a representative sample of health plan members. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 16, 52-65.
24. Landgraf, J. M. (2007). Monitoring quality of life in adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11, 351-362.
25. Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., Loring, D. W., Hannay, H. J., & Fischer, J. S. (2004). Neuropsychological assessment (4th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
26. Linder, N., Kroyzer, N., Maeir, A., Wertman-Elad, R., & Pollak, Y. (2010). Do ADHD and executive dysfunctions, measured by the Hebrew version of Behavioral Inventory of Executive Functions (BRIEF), completely overlap? Child Neuropsychology, 16, 494-502.
27. Marfatia, S., Shroff, K., Munshi, S., & Tiwari, A. (2011). Quality of life assessments in adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder-A systematic review. Value in Health, 14(7), A327-A328.
28. Matza, L. S., Johnston, J. A., Faries, D. E., Malley, K. G., & Brod, M. (2007). Responsiveness of the Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Quality of Life Scale (AAQoL). Quality of Life Research, 16, 1511-1520.
29. Matza, L. S., Van Brunt, D. L., Cates, C., & Murray, L. T. (2011). Test-retest reliability of two patient-report measures for use in adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 15, 557-563.
30. Mick, E., Faraone, S. V., Spencer, T., Zhang, H. F., & Biederman, J. (2008). Assessing the validity of the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short form in adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11, 504-509.
31. Nigg, J. T., Stavro, G., Ettenhofer, M., Hambrick, D. Z., Miller, T., & Henderson, J. M. (2005). Executive functions and ADHD in adults: Evidence for selective effects on ADHD symptom domains. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 114, 706-717.
32. Paul, R. H., Gustad, J., Cooper, N., Williams, L. M., Clark, C. R., Cohen, R. A., Gordon, E. (2007). Cross-cultural assessment of neuropsychological performance and electrical brain function measures: Additional validation of an International Brain Database. International Journal of Neuroscience, 117, 549-568.
33. Paul, R. H., Haque, O., Gunstad, J., Tate, D. F., Grieve, S. M., Hoth, K., Gordon, E. (2005). Subcortical hyperintensities impact cognitive function among a select subset of healthy elderly. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 697-704.
34. Paul, R. H., Lawrence, J. J., Williams, L. M., Clark, C. R., Cooper, N., & Gordon, E. (2005). Preliminary validity of “IntegNeuro”: A new computerized and standardized battery of neurocognitive tests. International Journal of Neuroscience, 115, 1549-1567.
35. Rotenberg-Shpigelman, S., Rapaport, R., Stern, A., & Hartman-Maeir, A. (2008). Content validity and internal consistency reliability of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) in Israeli adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy, 17(2), H77-H96.
36. Roth, R. M., Isquith, P. K., & Gioia, G. A. (2005). Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version. Lutz, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.
37. Roth, R. M., & Saykin, A. J. (2004). Executive dysfunction in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Cognitive and neuroimaging findings. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 27, 83-96.
38. Seidman, L. J. (2006). Neuropsychological functioning in people with ADHD across the lifespan. Clinical Psychology Review, 26, 466-485.
39. Shan, Q., Xiao-Mei, Z., Ying, Q., Qiu-Jin, Q., Xiang-Qun, W., & Yu-Feng, W. (2011). Ecological executive function characteristics in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Chinese Mental Health Journal, 25, 824-828.
40. Solanto, M. V., Marks, D. J., Mitchell, K. J., Wasserstein, J., & Kofman, M. D. (2008). Development of a new psychosocial treatment for adult ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11, 728-736.
41. Stavro, G. M., Ettenhofer, M. L., & Nigg, J. T. (2007). Executive functions and adaptive functioning in young adult attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 13, 324-334.
42. Wehmeier, P. M., Schacht, A., & Barkley, R. A. (2010). Social and emotional impairment in children and adolescents with ADHD and the impact on quality of life. Journal of Adolescent Health, 46, 209-217.
43. Wilens, T. E., Faraone, S. V., & Biederman, J. (2004). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. Journal of the American Medical Association, 292, 619-623.
44. Williams, L. M., Hermens, D. R., Thein, T., Clark, C. R., Cooper, N. J., Clarke, S. D., Kohn, M. R. (2010). Using brain-based cognitive measures to support clinical decisions in ADHD. Pediatric Neurology, 42, 118-126.
45. Williams, L. M., Simms, E., Clark, C. R., Paul, R. H., Rowe, D., & Gordon, E. (2005). The test-retest reliability of a standardized neurophysiological and neuropsychological test battery: “NeuroMarker.” International Journal of Neuroscience, 115, 1605-1630.
46. World Health Organization. (2001). International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Geneva, Switzerland: Author.