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Validation of the Spanish version of the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adult screening scale (ASRS v. 1.1): a novel scoring strategy

J.A. Ramos-Quiroga, C. Daigre, S. Valero, R. Bosch, N. Gómez-Barros, M. Nogueira, G. Palomar, C. Roncero, M. Casas Journal 48(09) ● Publication date 01/05/2009 ● Original ● Views 854 ● Downloads 2782 Castellano English

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[REV NEUROL 2009;48:449-452] PMID: 19396760

INTRODUCTION. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder in the adulthood. It’s diagnosis is a complex process in which a screening tool can be useful.

AIM. To analyze the six-question Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v. 1.1) validity in an outpatient clinical context.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS. We performed a case-control study, involving 90 patients with ADHD and 90 controls without ADHD. They were outpatient treated in a program for adults ADHD in a hospital. The clinical disorder diagnosis was measured by the Conners Adult ADHD Diagnostic Interview. We analyzed the test accuracy for different ways to score and cut-offs.

RESULTS. We found the best psychometric characteristics of ASRS v. 1.1 using a quantitative ranking between 0 and 24 points, setting as cut-off 12 points. We observed a sensitivity of 96.7%, specificity 91.1%, positive predictive value 91.6% negative predictive value 96.5%, kappa index 0.88 and area under the curve 0.94 (odds ratio = 297.3; 95% confidence interval = 76.2-1,159). CONCLUSION. The ASRS is a valid and useful tool for the adult ADHD screening in the clinical context.

Keywords Adults ASRS Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Diagnosis Screening Classified in Calidad, Gestión y Organización Asistencial - Neuropediatría - Neuropsiquiatría

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