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A Comparison of Effectiveness of Parent Behavioral Management Training and Methylphenidate on Reduction of Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Pubmed



Mohammadi MR1 ; Soleimani AA2 ; Ahmadi N1, 3 ; Davoodi E4
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  1. 1. Psychiatry and Psychology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. School of Humanities, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Yazd Cardiovascular Research Center, Afshar Hospital, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Psychology, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Acta Medica Iranica Published:2016


Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychological disorders of childhood. Methylphenidate is highly effective in the treatment of ADHD. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of combined Parent behavioral management training (PBMT) and medication treatment (Methylphenidate) in reducing ADHD symptoms in 6-12-year-old children, using randomized sampling. A total of 50 children with ADHD were assigned into two groups: an experimental group of PBMT and a control group of medication treatment (Methylphenidate) without other interventions. Conners’ Parent Rating Scale (CPRS-48) was employed before and after interventions to determine the effects. Descriptive Statistics method (consisting of Mean and Standard deviation) and Statistical inference method, (including t-test and Levene's Test) were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that the combined behavioral intervention of PBMT and methylphenidate treatment is more effective in reduction of ADHD in children. The difference of means between pre-test and post-test of CPRS in the experimental group was equal to 10.77, and it was equal to 1.88 in the control group. In addition, PBMT was more effective in the case of younger parents (P<0.025). However, parents’ education level did not affect the behavioral intervention (P<0.025).The findings suggest that combined intervention of PBMT and methylphenidate is effective in reducing the symptoms of ADHD in children. © 2016 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.