On the efficacy of the DSM-IV-TR, in the diagnosis of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A survey of medical practitioners' perceptions.
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2009-01-28T07:56:09Z
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Brest, Sharna
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Abstract
There has been an increase of attention placed on the diagnosis of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), within South Africa. This has led to a number of
controversies surrounding the legitimacy of ADHD diagnoses. And how effective the
systems of categorising and diagnosing disorders are in aiding a number of practitioners
in formulating a disorder. There is a substantial agreement within the literature that the
understanding of ADHD is limited, the focus is mainly on the symptoms of disorders.
This study explores the perceptions practitioners in the field, in identifying the
effectiveness of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental disorders (DSM) is for
diagnosing ADHD. It became evident throughout this study that there is no consensus
around the efficacy of the DSM. Furthermore, ADHD is not completely understood and
therefore creates serious implications for the treatment and diagnosis of the disorder.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental disorders (DSM), International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD), American Psychiatric Association (APA)