Reevaluation of ADHD diagnoses in referral patients: A medical chart review in an advanced psychiatric hospital in Japan.

Authors :: Suzuki K
Niitsu T
Kato M
Iyo M
Source :: PCN reports : psychiatry and clinical neurosciences [PCN Rep] 2024 Oct 14; Vol. 3 (4), pp. e70024. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 14 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Our study examined the diagnostic accuracy of ADHD among referral patients, revealing that 66% had confirmed ADHD while 24% had their diagnosis changed, primarily to bipolar disorder. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive evaluation and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.<br />Competing Interests: N/A.<br /> (© 2024 The Author(s). Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology.)

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