[Attention deficit and hyperactivity in school children--knowledge, resources and cooperation among professions concerned]

(Aufmerksamkeitsmangel und Hyperaktivität bei Schülern - Wissensstand, Ressourcen und Kooperation betroffener Berufsgruppen.)

Full Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behaviour problems in school age with an estimated prevalence between three to seven percent. Although the disorder is in particular a problem at the school setting, only few studies included the professions involved such as class teachers, special education teachers, school psychologists or school medics. Therefore, it was the aim of this study to assess the knowledge and resources of these professions and to analyse their way of communication and cooperation. METHODS: A total of 124 persons were questioned using a 19-item self-developed questionnaire. RESULTS: The knowledge of the professions concerned seems to be satisfying. However, school psychologists and special education teachers are able to use their resources and their possibilities for cooperation better than school medics or class teachers do. The results also indicate that the major problem is at the interface between the professions. CONCLUSIONS: The development of a network with special focus on ADHD to overcome the barriers is proposed.

Author information

Author/s: Schweifer, Christina (C);

Affiliation: Abteilung Allgemeinmedizin, Zentrum für Public Health, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Osterreich. tina.schweifer(-atsign-)gmx.at

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) (Wien Med Wochenschr), published in Austria. (Language: ger)

Reference: 2009-; vol 159 (issue 7-8) : pp 183-7

Dates: Created 2009/05/04; Completed 2009/10/13;

PMID: 19412691, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/13/2009, IMS Date: )

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