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Caregiver Burden of Children with ADHD [Title Slide]

Abstract

Background: Raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a key challenge for the primary caregiver. This systematic review aims to identify major burdens facing primary caregivers of a child with ADHD.

Methods: The electronic databases CINAHL, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched for studies published in English from 2017 to 2023 assessing the challenges facing caregivers of a child with ADHD.

Results: Eleven articles included in this review revealed that caregivers of children with ADHD have poor quality of life and high-stress levels. Supportive parenting programs can be effective for improved coping and adaptation mechanisms with children with ADHD.

Conclusion: Caregivers of children with ADHD can benefit from strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their stress levels. Targeted parenting programs can positively impact the well-being of caregivers and children with ADHD.

Implications: Additional research is needed to address the evidence-based effectiveness of parenting support

Notes

References:

Cortese, S., Song, M., Farhat, L. C., Yon, D. K., Lee, S. W., Kim, M .S., Park, S., Oh, J. W., Lee, S., & Cheon, K.-A. (2023). Incidence, prevalence, and global burden of ADHD from 1990 to 2019 across 204 countries: data, with critical re-analysis, from the Global Burden of Disease study. Molecular Psychiatry, 1-8 .

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A systematic review examined evidence of barriers for mothers of children with ADHD. Parents of children with ADHD have high stress and poor quality of life. Parents need programs to help them improve their parenting strategies. Helping mothers with ADHD children can improve their quality of life.

Author Details

Nadia A. Amro, PhD; Lila de Tantillo, PhD, MS, APRN, FNP-BC

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Non-member

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Stress and Coping, ADHD, Caregivers, Burden of Care, Mothers, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Conference Name

36th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Seattle, Washington, USA

Conference Year

2025

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A Systematic Review Of Caregiver Burden of Children with ADHD

Seattle, Washington, USA

Background: Raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a key challenge for the primary caregiver. This systematic review aims to identify major burdens facing primary caregivers of a child with ADHD.

Methods: The electronic databases CINAHL, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched for studies published in English from 2017 to 2023 assessing the challenges facing caregivers of a child with ADHD.

Results: Eleven articles included in this review revealed that caregivers of children with ADHD have poor quality of life and high-stress levels. Supportive parenting programs can be effective for improved coping and adaptation mechanisms with children with ADHD.

Conclusion: Caregivers of children with ADHD can benefit from strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their stress levels. Targeted parenting programs can positively impact the well-being of caregivers and children with ADHD.

Implications: Additional research is needed to address the evidence-based effectiveness of parenting support