Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews· 2021Q1
The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-based conclusions about the disorder
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Short summary
A consensus statement from 80 experts presents 208 empirically supported conclusions about ADHD, derived from meta-analyses and large-scale studies, aiming to combat misconceptions and stigma.
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Key points
- 208 empirically supported statements about ADHD were generated.
- Conclusions are based on meta-analyses or studies with >2000 participants.
- The findings cover ADHD's nature, course, outcomes, causes, and treatments.
- The statement was approved by 80 authors from 27 countries and endorsed by 366 people.
- The goal is to reduce misconceptions and stigma surrounding ADHD.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Misconceptions about ADHD stigmatize affected people, reduce credibility of providers, and prevent/delay treatment. To challenge misconceptions, we curated findings with strong evidence base. METHODS: We reviewed studies with more than 2000 participants or meta-analyses from five or more studies or 2000 or more participants. We excluded meta-analyses that did not assess publication bias, except for meta-analyses of prevalence. For network meta-analyses we required comparison adjusted funnel plots. We excluded treatment studies with waiting-list or treatment as usual controls. From this literature, we extracted evidence-based assertions about the disorder. RESULTS: We generated 208 empirically supported statements about ADHD. The status of the included statements as empirically supported is approved by 80 authors from 27 countries and 6 continents. The contents of the manuscript are endorsed by 366 people who have read this document and agree with its contents. CONCLUSIONS: Many findings in ADHD are supported by meta-analysis. These allow for firm statements about the nature, course, outcome causes, and treatments for disorders that are useful for reducing misconceptions and stigma.
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Field: Psychiatry and Mental health
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