| Title |
Aktyvumo ir dėmesio sutrikimo diagnostika Lietuvoje sulaukus pilnametystės: iliustruojantys klinikiniai atvejai / |
| Translation of Title |
Diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults in Lithuania: illustrative clinical cases. |
| Authors |
Misiulytė, Toma ; Bulotienė, Giedrė |
| DOI |
10.53453/ms.2025.1.8 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Medicinos mokslai = Journal of medical sciences.. Kėdainiai : VšĮ Lietuvos sveikatos mokslinių tyrimų centras. 2025, vol. 13, iss. 1, p. 72-79.. ISSN 2345-0592 |
| Keywords [eng] |
adult attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder ; hyperkinetic disorders ; diagnostics |
| Abstract [eng] |
Background. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) used in Lithuania, is classified as a behavioral and emotional disorder within the group of hyperkinetic disorders. It is typically diagnosed in early childhood, with no specific diagnostic criteria for adults explicitly defined. Approximately one-quarter of adults with ADHD are not accurately diagnosed and therefore do not receive targeted treatment. This study aims to identify the circumstances and factors that complicate and obscure the recognition of ADHD into adulthood. Clinical Cases. Two 18-year-old individuals sought medical consultation for the first time. Their primary complaints included restlessness, sleep disturbances, and difficulties with attention concentration. The first patient did not report any significant issues affecting his functionality before the COVID-19 pandemic. His mother noted characteristics suggestive of autism, which she believed most impacted his academic performance. Psychological assessment revealed significant attention deficits and anxiety. The second patient reported discomfort due to attention, self-regulation, and hyperactivity issues, although his academic and social life were not disrupted. Psychological evaluation indicated high intellectual capabilities, pronounced anxiety, and attention deficits. Both cases were diagnosed with ADHD (F90). Conclusions. In Lithuania, the list of systemic diseases lacks refined diagnostic criteria for adults. Currently, there is only one adapted and standardized tool available for assessing ADHD in adults. Diagnosing ADHD in adulthood is complicated by the disorder’s comorbidity, factors that obscure the disorder, and related circumstances. |
| Published |
Kėdainiai : VšĮ Lietuvos sveikatos mokslinių tyrimų centras |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
Lithuanian |
| Publication date |
2025 |
| CC license |
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