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- Title
Onset of Inattention and Hyperactivity in Children and Adolescents With Epilepsy 6 months After the Diagnosis.
- Authors
Rogač, Željka; Stevanović, Dejan; Bečanović, Sara; Dimitrijević, Aleksandar; Andrić, Ivana; Božić, Ljubica; Nikolić, Dimitrije M.
- Abstract
Objective: Complete or major symptoms of ADHD are often present in epilepsy. This study evaluated inattention and hyperactivity symptoms over the first 6 months in newly diagnosed pediatric epilepsy without comorbid ADHD. Method: Children and adolescents with newly diagnosed epilepsy were followed for 6 months after starting antiseizure medications. The Nisonger Child Behavior Rating Form (NCBRF), Adverse Event Profile (AEP), and the Revised Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children were used. Results: There was a marked increase in attention difficulties while a moderate increase in hyperactivity levels. AEP scores, changes in non-verbal aspects of intelligence, levels of hyperactivity at the follow-up, and attention at baseline were significant predictors for inattention. In contrast, only levels of hyperactivity at the baseline and inattention at the follow-up were significant predictors for hyperactivity. Conclusion: Significant inattention and hyperactivity levels originated 6 months after the diagnosis of epilepsy and starting antiseizure medication.
- Subjects
EPILEPSY; CHILDREN with epilepsy; WECHSLER Intelligence Scale for Children; CHILDHOOD epilepsy; HYPERACTIVITY; CHILD behavior
- Publication
Journal of Attention Disorders, 2023, Vol 27, Issue 14, p1662
- ISSN
1087-0547
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/10870547231187150