Aguiar et al. (2014)Aguiar, A. P., Kieling, R. R., Costa, A. C., Chardosim, N., Dorneles, B. V., Almeida, M. R., ...Rohde, L. A. (2014). Increasing teachers' knowledge about ADHD and learning disorders: An investigation on the role of a psychoeducational intervention. Journal of Attention Disorders, 18(8),691-698. doi: 10.1177/1087054712453171 https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054712453171...
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Elementary School Teachers |
None |
ADHD (symptoms, etiology, clinical vignettes, strategies for dealing with the disorder) |
None |
Altin et al. (2016)Altin, M., Altin, G. E., & Semerci, B. (2016). An online survey of Turkish psychiatrists' attitudes about and experiences of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in clinical practice. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 12,2455-2461. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S110720 https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S110720...
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Adults with ADHD |
Part of the treatment that helps the patient and his/her family to give meaning to symptoms and obtain awareness about the disorder and its impacts |
None |
None |
Anderson & Guthery (2015)Anderson, S. B., & Guthery, A. M. (2015). Mindfulness- based psychoeducation for parents of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An applied clinical project. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 28(1),43-49. doi: 10.1111/jcap.12103 https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.12103...
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Parents of children with ADHD or ADHD symptoms |
None |
Mindfulness |
Stress |
Asherson (2012)Asherson, P. (2012). ADHD across the lifespan. Medicine, 40(11),623-627. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mpmed.2012.08.007
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mpmed.2012.0...
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Adolescents and adults with ADHD |
None |
Medication and coping strategies |
None |
Bai et al. (2015)Bai, G. N., Wang, Y. F., Yang, L., & Niu, W. Y. (2015). Effectiveness of a focused, brief psycho-education program for parents of ADHD children: improvement of medication adherence and symptoms. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 11,2721-2735. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S88625 https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S88625...
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Relatives of children (6-16 years old) with ADHD |
Specifi c therapeutic program focusing on didactic communication of information and providing patients and families with coping skills |
ADHD (symptoms, causes, lifelong harm), medication (side effects, efficacy and safety), treatment options (efficacy) |
Knowledge about ADHD and medication |
Bussing et al. (2012)Bussing, R., Zima, B. T., Mason, D. M., Meyer, J. M., White, K., & Garvan, C. W. (2012). ADHD knowledge, perceptions, and information sources: Perspectives from a community sample of adolescents and their parents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 51(6),593-600. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.03.004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.201...
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Adolescents with high and low risk of developing ADHD |
Health Belief Model (HBM) assesses patient perceptions that can be targets of psychoeducational interventions, including perceptions of disorder seriousness, susceptibility, and benefi ts of interventions |
None |
ADHD knowledge of adolescents and their parents and preferred information sources |
Coletti et al. (2012)Coletti, D. J., Pappadopulos, E., Katsiotas, N. J., Berest, A., Jensen, P. S., & Kafantaris, V. (2012). Parent perspectives on the decision to initiate medication treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 22(3),226-237. doi: 10.1089/cap.2011.0090 https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2011.0090...
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Parents of children with ADHD |
None |
ADHD and medication |
Decision to initiate medication treatment |
Ferrin et al. (2014)Ferrin, M., Moreno-Granados, J. M., Salcedo-Marin, M. D., Ruiz-Veguilla, M., Perez-Ayala, V., & Taylor, E. (2014). Evaluation of a psychoeducation programme for parents of children and adolescents with ADHD: Immediate and long-term effects using a blind randomized controlled trial. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 23(8),637-647. doi: 10.1007/s00787-013-0494-7 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-013-0494-...
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Relatives of children/ adolescents with ADHD |
Systematic and didactic approach, adequate for informing patients and their relatives about the disorder and its treatment, facilitating its understanding and personal handling |
ADHD and behavior strategies to handle symptoms |
ADHD symptoms, psychopathology, quality of life, family stress |
Hernández & Gutiérrez (2014)Hernández, P. R., & Gutiérrez, I. C. (2014). Plan de tratamiento multimodal del TDAH. Tratamiento psicoeducativo. Pediatría Integral, 18(9),624-633.
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Patients, relatives and teachers |
Strategy to inform patients, parents and teachers about the disorder based on scientifi c knowledge |
Correct distorted beliefs about etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies |
None |
Hill (2015)Hill, P. (2015). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: Assessment and treatment. BJPsych Advances, 21(1),23-30. doi: 10.1192/apt.bp.114.013953 https://doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.114.01395...
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Children, parents, schools, and health professionals |
None |
ADHD (causes, comorbidity, impairments), medication (limitations) |
None |
Hirvikoski et al. (2015)Hirvikoski, T., Waaler, E., Lindström, T., Bölte, S., & Jokinen, J. (2015). Cognitive behavior therapy-based psychoeducational groups for adults with ADHD and their significant others (PEGASUS): An open clinical feasibility trial. ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 7(1),89-99. doi: 10.1007/s12402-014-0141-2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12402-014-0141-...
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Adults with ADHD and their relatives |
Well-established, evidence-based intervention for several psychiatric disorders that aims to empower patients and their signifi cant others with knowledge about the disorder and its treatment |
ADHD in adulthood, impairment at work and in relationships, pharmacological and psychological treatment, coping strategies, and services available |
Treatment satisfaction, dropout rate, self-esteem, knowledge about ADHD, quality of life |
Hogue et al. (2014)Hogue, A., Bobek, M., & Evans, S. W. (2014). Changing Academic Support in the home for adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A family-based clinical protocol for improving school performance. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 23,14-30. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.07.002 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.07....
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Adolescents with ADHD and their relatives |
A set of interactive educational interventions that provides structured information about ADHD. This information is packaged in an easy-to-digest format and sets the stage for developing a unique family profi le of ADHD symptoms and related behavioral characteristics for each client |
ADHD symptoms, course of the disorder, effects on multiple domains of functioning (family, school, peers), and individual differences associated with ADHD in adolescents |
School performance, self-efficacy, self-regulation of academic skills, collaboration between parents and school |
Janssen et al. (2014)Janssen, M., Wensing, M., van der Gaag, R. J., Cornelissen, I., van Deurzen, P., & Buitelaar, J. (2014). Improving patient care for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children by organizational redesign (Tornado program) and enhanced collaboration between psychiatry and general practice: A controlled before and after study. Implementation Science, 9(1),155-162. doi: 10.1186/s13012-014-0155-3 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-014-0155-...
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Parents of children and adolescents with ADHD |
None |
None |
ADHD symptoms, mental health, quality of life, treatment adherence |
Kądziela- Olech (2012)Kądziela-Olech, H. (2012). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children - The role of psychoeducation in longitudinal study. Psychiatria i Psychologia Kliniczna, 12(3),149-156.
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Parents of children with ADHD |
Information about the disorder and its treatment for patients, family and teachers |
ADHD (etiology, diagnostic) and treatment. |
Severity of ADHD symptoms |
Knouse et al. (2008)Knouse, L. E., Cooper-Vince, C., Sprich, S., & Safren, S. A. (2008). Recent developments in the psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 8(10),1537-1548. doi: 10.1586/14737175.8.10.1537 https://doi.org/10.1586/14737175.8.10.15...
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Adults with ADHD |
None |
ADHD |
None |
Korzeniowsk & Ison (2008)Korzeniowsk, C., & Ison, M. (2008). Estrategias psicoeducativas para padres y docentes de niños con TDAH. Revista Argentina de Clínica Psicológica, 18(1),65-71.
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Parents and teachers of children with ADHD |
None |
ADHD, school diffi culties, strategies to cope with symptoms |
ADHD symptoms, problematic behaviors, educative strategies, |
Levine & Anshel (2011)Levine, E. S., & Anshel, D. J. (2011). "Nothing works!" A case study using cognitive-behavioral interventions to engage parents, educators, and children in the management of attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychology in the Schools, 48(3),297-306. doi: 10.1002/pits.20554 https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.20554...
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Child (eight years old), mother and teacher |
Giving people information about their diagnosis encourages the development of independent problem-solving skills |
Diagnostic, worries about peer rejection, and motivation to participate in behavioral interventions |
symptoms of depression (sadness and low self-esteem) |
Long et al. (1993)Long, N., Rickert, V. I., & Ashcraft, E. W. (1993). Bibliotherapy as an adjunct to stimulant medication in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 7(2),82-88. doi: 10.1016/08915245(93)90078-V https://doi.org/10.1016/08915245(93)9007...
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Relatives of children (6-11 years old) with ADHD |
Bibliotherapy: reading as a therapeutic technique |
Use of social learning principles in the management of children. |
ADHD symptoms, child's behavior, knowledge about behavioral techniques |
McCarty et al. (2015)McCarty, C. A., Vander Stoep, A., Violette, H., & Myers, K. (2015). Interventions developed for psychiatric and behavioral treatment in the Children's ADHD Telemental Health Treatment Study. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(6),1735-1743. doi: 10.1007/s10826-014-9977-5 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-9977-...
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Caregivers of children with ADHD |
Pictures, graphs, and a brief text to help caregivers and children understand that ADHD and its related behaviors are ''brain-based'' and the goals of treatment |
ADHD (etiology, neurobiology, comorbidities, treatments, impact on life phases), behavior reinforcement and extinction strategies, and parent abilities to handle symptoms |
Caregivers' engagement |
McCleary & Ridley (1999)McCleary, L., & Ridley, T. (1999). Parenting adolescents with ADHD: Evaluation of a psychoeducation group. Patient Education and Counseling, 38(1),3-10. doi: 10.1016/S07383991(98)00110-4 https://doi.org/10.1016/S07383991(98)001...
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Parents of adolescents with ADHD |
Improve parents' abilities to cope with and manage theproblems associated with adolescent ADHD by: providing information about ADHD, enhancing parenting skills (negotiation and confl ict management skills), and supporting parents' sense of competence |
ADHD and coping strategies |
None |
Mesquita et al. (2009)Mesquita, C. M. D., Porto, P. R., Rangé, B. P., & Ventura, P. R. (2009). Terapia cognitivo-comportamental e o TDAH subtipo desatento: Uma área inexplorada. Revista Brasileira de Terapias Cognitivas, 5(1),35-45. doi: 10.5935/18085687.20090004 https://doi.org/10.5935/18085687.2009000...
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Adults with ADHD |
Allow patients to recognize his/her symptoms, impairments and coping strategies |
ADHD, cognitive model, pharmacological treatment and comorbidities |
Depression |
Montoya et al. (2011)Montoya, A., Colom, F., & Ferrin, M. (2011). Is psychoeducation for parents and teachers of children and adolescents with ADHD efficacious? A systematic literature review. European Psychiatry, 26(3),166-175. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2010.10.005 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2010.10...
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Parents and teachers of children and adolescents with ADHD |
A novel treatment paradigm, which includes information about the illness and its treatment, skill development, and patient empowerment besides being considered a well-established evidence-based practice for some severe psychiatric disorder in the adulthood |
ADHD, comorbidities, treatment adherence, relationship with parents, peers and teachers, social skills, quality of life |
None |
Montoya et al. (2014)Montoya, A. , Hervás, A., Fuentes, J., Cardo, E., Polavieja, P., Quintero, J., & Tannock, R. (2014). Cluster-randomized, controlled 12-month trial to evaluate the effect of a parental psychoeducation program on medication persistence in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 10, 1081-1092. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S62487 https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S62487...
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Parents of children with ADHD |
None |
ADHD (etiology, symptoms, comorbidities, diagnostic, treatment, prognostic), coping strategies, social skills, and attention problems solution |
Pharmacological treatment |
Murphy (2005)Murphy, K. (2005). Psychosocial treatments for ADHD in teens and adults: A practice-friendly review. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61(5),607-619. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20123 https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20123...
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Adolescents and adults with ADHD |
A sound knowledge base can help patients and family members cope more effectively; help patients make sense of what has been impairing them; and assist them in setting realistic treatment goals. Explaining the rationale for making the ADHD diagnosis and ways in which the patient meets the DSM-IV criteria can help demystify the diagnosis and put it in the context of each patient's own unique life experience |
ADHD (diagnostic criteria, effects on the patient's life, treatment) |
None |
Myers et al. (2010)Myers, K. , Vander Stoep, A. , Thompson, K., Zhou, C., & Unützer, J. (2010). Collaborative care for the treatment of Hispanic children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. General Hospital Psychiatry, 32(6),612-614. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2010.08.004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2...
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Children (6-12 years old) |
None |
ADHD (etiology and management) |
ADHD symptoms, treatment adherence and satisfaction |
Nussey et al. (2013)Nussey, C., Pistrang, N., & Murphy, T. (2013). How does psychoeducation help? A review of the effects of providing information about Tourette syndrome and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Child: Care, Health and Development, 39(5),617-627. doi: 10.1111/cch.12039 https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12039...
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Parents, teachers and peers (children and adults) |
None |
ADHD and Tourette |
None |
Palacios-Cruz et al. (2013)Palacios-Cruz, L., de la Peña Olvera, F., Figueroa, G. V., Caballero, A. A., de la Rosa Muñoz, L., Pedroza, ...Flores, R. E. U. (2013). Knowledge and beliefs about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in teachers from three Latin-American countries. Salud Mental, 36,257-262.
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Teachers |
None |
Assessment of teachers' knowledge about it |
ADHD knowledge and beliefs |
Vidal et al. (2013)Vidal, R., Bosch, R., Nogueira, M., Gómez-Barros, N., Valero, S., Palomar, G., ...Ramos-Quiroga, J. A. (2013). Psychoeducation for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder vs. cognitive behavioral group therapy: A randomized controlled pilot study. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 201(10),894-900. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0b013e3182a5c2c5 https://doi.org/10.1097/NMD.0b013e3182a5...
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Adults with ADHD |
Intervention focused on improving the patients' understanding and awareness of the disorder |
ADHD (symptoms, causes, impairments) and treatment (medication), relaxation and cognitive model of ADHD |
ADHD symptoms, depression, quality of live |
Young (1999)Young, S. (1999). Psychological therapy for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 12(2),183-190. doi: 10.1080/09515079908254088 https://doi.org/10.1080/0951507990825408...
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Adults with ADHD |
Dispelling erroneous beliefs about the disorder and providing information about its etiology and prognosis |
ADHD (etiology, prognostic and associated factors) |
Self-esteem, treatment adherence |