• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.26-30
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• 2007

This practice parameter for non-pharmacological treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) review the domestic and international literature on the psychosocial treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD. This parameter include the parental training & education, cognitive behavior therapy(group or individual), social skill training, family therapy, play therapy (individual psychotherapy) and non-traditional therapy (art therapy, herbal therapy et al). Among them, there is some proven evidence only in parental training & education and cognitive behavior therapy. So, this parameter describes some details only in the field of parental training & education and cognitive behavior therapy. The efficacy or effectiveness, especially, cost-effectiveness of specific psychosocial treatment method for ADHD cannot be fairly assessed due to the scarcity of controlled clinical data. Based on the clinical expert consensus and limited evidence, we cautiously suggest the practice recommendations about the non-pharmacological psychosocial treatment fur children and adolescents with ADHD.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.189-195
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of lamotrigine for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children with epilepsy. Methods: Pediatric patients newly diagnosed with epilepsy (n=90 [61 boys and 29 girls]; mean age, $9.1{\pm}3.4years$) were enrolled. All patients were evaluated with the Korean ADHD rating scale (K-ARS)-IV before treatment with lamotrigine and after doses had been administered. The mean interval of ADHD testing was approximately 12.3 months. The initial dosage of lamotrigine was 1 mg/kg/day (maximum 25 mg/day for the first 2 weeks), and increased by 1 mg/kg every 2 weeks until titrated up to 7 mg/kg/day (or maximum 200 mg/day). Results: The mean ADHD test score of the 90 subjects was $17.0{\pm}1.8$ at baseline. It was slightly reduced to $15.6{\pm}1.7$ after lamotrigine monotherapy (P>0.01). Prior to treatment, a total of 31 patients (34.4%) met the diagnostic criteria for ADHD according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision, Of these 31 patients, 27 (87.1%) had significantly improved ADHD scores with lamotrigine monotherapy ($28.0{\pm}1.6$ reduced to $18.1{\pm}2.6$, P<0.001). Among these 27 patients, 25 (92.6%) showed normalized electroencephalogram (EEG) and 26 (96.3%) achieved total freedom from seizures within 12 months of the initiation of lamotrigine monotherapy. Conclusion: The results from our study show that lamotrigine had a positive effect in pediatric epilepsy patients by reducing ADHD symptoms, preventing seizures, and normalizing EEG. However, further research is required to determine whether lamotrigine is efficacious against ADHD symptoms independent of its effects on epileptic seizures.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2014

Objectives : The objective of this study was to evaluate the treatment duration and adherence of osmotic-controlled release oral delivery system (OROS) methylphenidate for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods : A total of 843 children with ADHD were recruited : 213 children (25.3%) who had previously taken medications for ADHD and 630 drug-na$\ddot{i}$ve children (74.7%) were recruited. The dosage was adjusted according to the clinician's judgment. The primary efficacy endpoint of this study was treatment retention rate, which was estimated at Week 12 and Week 20 using the Kaplan-Meier curve. The Swanson, Nolan and Pelham-IV (SNAP-IV), Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S), Clinical Global Impression-Improvement, and the side effect rating scale were measured at every visit. Remission rates were presented based on SNAP-IV and CGI-S, respectively. Results : The treatment retention rate at 12 weeks and at 20 weeks was 76.2% and 66.8%, respectively. Divided according to 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18 years of age, younger children tended to show a statistically higher treatment retention rate (p=.02). Based on SNAP-IV and CGI scores, children with better response to medication showed tendencies of statistically higher treatment retention rate. The most common adverse events included loss of appetite (7.1%) and insomnia (3.3%). There was no serious adverse event related to the treatment, such as death. Conclusion : The use of OROS methylphenidate for treatment of ADHD was safe and tolerable for children. In this study, lower age and better treatment response showed a statistically significant relationship with higher treatment adherence. Boys showed a trend of high treatment adherence. The treatment adherence at 20 weeks was satisfactory, however, the treatment adherence after 20 weeks showed a sharp decrease. Therefore, treatment persistence for six months after the beginning of ADHD treatment is important. In addition, the positive role of psycho-education for children and parents is necessary for increasing treatment adherence.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.84-95
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• 2017

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that begins in early childhood and can persist throughout adulthood. ADHD causes difficulties in various area of life, such as academic achievement, peer relationships, family functioning, employment and marriage. Although ADHD is known to respond well to medication, such treatment is more effective when combined with psychosocial (non-pharmacologic) therapy in terms of alleviating the core symptoms and improving appropriate functions. Psychosocial treatment interventions are divided into psychoeducation, behavioral parent training, school intervention, cognitive behavior therapy, social skill training, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, other treatments (coaching, complementary and alternative medicine), neurofeedback and Cogmed. Adult ADHD cognitive behavioral therapy is described separately. These practice parameters summarize the evidence for psychosocial treatment. Based on this evidence, specific recommendations are provided for psychosocial interventions.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제57권7호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2014

Purpose: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in school-aged children. Patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) often present with ADHD symptoms and vice versa. This study was the first to attempt to identify the prevalence of RLS and sleep problems in children with ADHD in Korea. Methods: Patients diagnosed with ADHD were asked to complete a sleep questionnaire. The sleep questionnaire included items to help identify the presence of four typical symptoms that are used as diagnostic criteria for RLS. Results: A total of 56 patients, including 51 boys and 5 girls (mean age, 10.7 years old) participated. Of these, 24 complained of pain, discomfort, or an unpleasant sensation in the legs. Based on the RLS diagnostic criteria, 2 patients were diagnosed with definite RLS and 4 with probable RLS. There were no significant differences in age, medication dosage, or neuropsychological test scores between the patients with and without RLS symptoms. Conclusion: Approximately 42.9% of patients with ADHD presented with RLS symptoms and 7.1% of these were diagnosed with RLS. Patients with ADHD also experienced various other sleep disorders. Thus, appropriate assessment and treatment for sleep disorders in patients with ADHD is essential.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.70-82
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• 1994

본 연구에서는 다양한 임상 집단과 정상 집단의 아동들을 대상으로 한국판 아동용 Luria-Nebraska 신경심리 검사(LNNB-C)의 타당도와 임상적 유용성에 대해 알아보았다. 8세에서 12세 연령 범위의 뇌손상 집단(N=19), 뇌손상이 의심되는 ADHD 집단(N=16), 소아정신과 장애 집단(N=16), 그리고 정상 아동 집단(N=147)을 대상으로 한국판 LNNB-C의 진단적 변별력을 검증하였고, BGT, KEDI-WISC와의 상관 관계를 알아보았다. 정상 집단과 뇌손상 집단간에 LNNB-C 모든 척도상에서 유의미한 차이가 있었으며, 정상 집단과 ADHD 집단간에도 뇌손상 진단에 중요한 11개 임상 척도와 3개의 요약 척도에서 모두 유의미한 차이가 있었다. ADHD와 뇌손상 집단간에는 요약 척도(병리 척도, 좌반구 척도 및 우반구 척도)에서 유의미한 차이가 있었으므로, 요약 척도가 ADHD와 뇌손상 집단을 변별하는데 있어 중요한 척도임이 시사되었다. 정상 집단과 소아정신과 장애 집단간에는 모든 척도상에서 유의미한 차이가 없었다. LNNB-C 척도점수에 의한 판별 분석 결과, LNNB-C 척도가 전상 집단의 98.6%를 정확히 정상 집단으로, ADHB집단의 62.5%를 ADHD 집단으로, 그리고 뇌손상 집단의 73.7%를 뇌손상 집단으로 정확히 판별하였으며, 전체 정확 판별율이 92.9%였다. 전체 문항들중에서는 정상 집단과 뇌손상 집단을 유의미하게 변별해주는 문항이 131개 (87.9%)였으며, 정상과 ADHD 집단을 변별해주는 문항이 55개(36.9%), ABHD와 뇌손상 집단을 구분해주는 문항이 52개(34.9%), 그리고 ABHD와 소아정신과 집단을 구분해주는 문항이 23개 (15.4%)인 것으로 나타났다. LNNB-C 임상 척도들과 BGT 오류 점수간에 유의미한 정적 상관관계가 있었고, 몇개의 척도를 제외하고는 LNNB-C와 KEDI-WISC 척도 점수들간에도 유의미한 부적 상관이 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 LNNB-C의 지적 과정 척도(C11)와 FSIQ간에 가장 높은 부적 상관을 보여주었다. 이러한 절과들은 모두 뇌손상을 진단하는 신경심리 검사로서 한국판 LNNB-C의 타당도 및 진단 변별력이 우수함을 입증해주는 결과라 할 수 있다.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.61-73
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• 2013

Objective : The purpose of this report is to submit a case study on a patient of developmental disabilities with ADHD by taking "Sihogayonggolmoryeo-tang". Methods : We gave herbal medicine to a patient and observe the progress as the way of Cornners Abbreviated Rating Scale(CARS), ADHD Rating Scale (K-ARS), The ADD-H Comprehensive Teacher's Rating Scale(ACTeRS), Child Attention Problem(CAP), IOWA Conners Rating Scale, Conners Teacher Rating Scale(CTRS), Conners Parents Rating Scale (CPRS), Home Situation Questionnaire(HSQ), School Situation Questionnaire(SSQ). Results : The total score of CARS, ACTeRS and other scales were decreased by taking herbal medicine, and especially hyperactive scores were significantly decreased. Conclusions : Patient's symptom was significantly improved by using "diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun six meridian patterns and provisions" and analyzing patient's psychological and physical conditions.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.74-82
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• 2011

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 소아 청소년 정신과 외래를 방문하는 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애(Attention-Deficit/Hyper-activity Disorder, ADHD) 아동의 주의력 결핍 정도와 심박 변이도(Heart Rate Variability, HRV)의 인자와의 관계를 비교하고 주의력 결핍 과잉행동의 검사 척도를 통한 증상의 정도와 부모 양육 스트레스 정도와의 연관성을 평가하고자 하였다. 방 법: 2007년 8월부터 2009년 7월까지 고려대학교 구로병원 정신건강의학과의 소아 클리닉을 방문하여 ADHD 진단을 받은 환자 중 이전에 약물 치료를 받은 기왕력이 없는 환자를 대상으로 하였다. ADHD 진단 및 평가에 주의력 장애 진단 시스템(ADHD diagnostic system, ADS)과 ADHD 평가 척도(ADHD rating scale, ARS)를 이용하였고, HRV 측정은 5분 동안 시행되는 것으로 평가하였다. 또한 부모의 양육 스트레스 정도를 측정하기 위하여 부모의 양육 스트레스 척도를 이용하였고 지능검사로는 한국판 아동용 웩슬러 지능검사가 이용되었다. Pearson 상관 분석을 통해 ARS 변수, ADS 변수와 HRV의 인자, 양육 스트레스 변수들 간의 상관관계에 대하여 알아보았다. 결 과: ADHD로 진단 받은 59명의 환자가 본 연구에 최종 참여하였다. HRV 인자 중 주파수 영역 분석법에서 저주파 스펙트럼은 ADS 변수 중 반응 시간 변산성(r=0.325, p<0.05)과 유의한 상관관계를 보였으나, 그 외 ADS 변수들과 ARS 변수들과는 유의한 상관 관계를 보이지 않았다. 부모 양육 스트레스에서는 ARS의 부주의 인자의 증상 정도가 심해질수록 부모-자녀의 역기능적 상호작용과 자녀의 기질과 관련된 척도가 유의하게 증가하였고 과활동성 인자의 증상 정도가 심해질수록 부모의 스트레스와 자녀의 기질과 관련된 척도가 유의하게 증가되었으며 그 외에는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결 론: 본 연구에서는 ADHD 아동들에서의 임상적 변인과 HRV의 인자 사이에서 일부 연관성을 보여주었다. 따라서 차후 HRV가 임상적으로 ADHD 아동들에 있어서 치료를 받은 후 정신적 할당에 향상되었는지를 알아볼 수 있는 도구 중 하나가 될 가능성을 보여 주는 것이라 할 수 있겠고 이후 이에 따른 양육스트레스의 변화 또한 전향적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2015

Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate Korean Wechsler Intelligence profiles and specific abilities related to attention problem of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods : The Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-fourth edition (K-WISC-IV) and Advanced Test of Attention (ATA) were administered to 91 children and adolescents (age $8.5{\pm}2.6$ years, 73 boys) with ADHD. Pearson correlation and independent t-tests were used. Results : The means of Working Memory Index (WMI) and Processing Speed Index (PSI) showed a score of low average in K-WISC-IV. WMI scores for the K-WISC-IV showed clinically significant correlations with omission errors, commission errors, and response time variability on auditory ATA. PSI scores also showed significant correlations with response time and variability on visual ATA. In addition, significantly lower digit span backward scores were observed in hyperactive-impulsive/combined subtypes compared to inattentive subtype (t=3.60, p<.001). Conclusion : Children with ADHD showed significantly lower scores in WMI and PSI which were clinically correlated with ATA scores, and hyperactive-impulsive/combined subtypes showed poorer working memory functions in WMI. Follow-up studies are proposed.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.174-181
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• 2010

Objectives: To identify the factors affecting long-term adherence to methylphenidate treatment in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: A retrospective medical record review of 239 ADHD patients (mean age $9.3{\pm}2.6$ years, range 6.0-17.4 years) who had visited the child and adolescent psychiatry clinic at a university hospital, in Seoul, Korea from March 2005 to February 2008. Subjects were diagnosed as ADHD based on the criteria set forth in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition, text revision version (DSM-IV-TR) and underwent neuropsychological tests including the continuous performance test (CPT). Treatment discontinuation was defined as the last prescription date when the medication possession rate (MPR) became less than 0.80. Subjects were divided into three groups and labeled as Group I, non-adherence without pharmacotherapy, Group II, non-adherence with short-term pharmacotherapy, and Group III, adherence with long-term pharmacotherapy. Results: Ninety (37.7%) patients were grouped as non-adherent (Groups I+II) and 149 (62.3%) as adherent (Group III). The adherence group exhibited lower intelligence, higher symptom severity, and a higher number of comorbid psychiatric disorders than controls. The use of stimulants was significantly associated with long-term adherence to treatment. Additionally, the duration of interval between the date of the first visit and the date of the first prescription was positively associated with long-term adherence. Conclusion: About two-thirds of patients diagnosed as ADHD adhered to the treatment six months after the first visit. With respect to patient evaluation and the development of treatment strategies, factors affecting early drop-out and longer follow-up must be considered.