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Cognitive behavioural therapy for ADHD in adults: systematic review and meta-analyses

Jensen, Christina Mohr, Amdisen, Birgitte Lind, Jørgensen, Karsten Juhl, Arnfred, Sidse M. H.·2016·ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders

Abstract

Systematically review and analyse the efficacy of CBT versus treatment as usual in adults with ADHD. The literature was systematically searched ending the 28 March 2014. Standardised mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. CBT was efficacious in reducing symptoms of ADHD (SDM -1.0, 95% CI -1.5 to -0.5) when evaluated by the patients, but not when evaluated by a clinician. Symptoms of depression and anxiety were significantly reduced when self-reported (SMD -1.0, 95% CI -1.6 to -0.5 and -1.0, 95% CI -1.3 to -0.3, respectively) and evaluated by a clinician (SMD -0.9, 95% CI -1.7 to -0.2 and -0.9, 95% CI -1.6 to -0.1). The clinical global impression scores improved more in the group randomised to CBT (-1.0; 95% CI -1.6 to -0.4). CBT seems efficacious in some domains affecting adult patients with ADHD, but needs further evaluation.

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has demonstrated significant effectiveness in supporting adults with ADHD with their executive functioning and mental health.

    “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in particular has demonstrated significant effectiveness in supporting adults with ADHD with their executive functioning and mental health (Jensen et al. 2016; Knouse et al. 2017; Young et al. 2020).”

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Authors
Jensen, C. M., Amdisen, B. L., Jørgensen, K. J., & Arnfred, S. M. H.
Affiliations
  • Aalborg University Hospital (DK)
  • Central Denmark Region (DK)
  • Rigshospitalet (DK)
  • University of Copenhagen (DK)
Corresponding author
Jensen, Christina Mohr
Venue
ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders
Published
2016-01-22
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
3-11
ISSN
  • 1866-6116 (ISSN-L)
  • 1866-6647
OpenAlex
W2284358717
Cited by
81
References
26
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2026: 10 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 10 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 2
FWCI
1.14
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research at the University of Copenhagen (University of Copenhagen) (submittedVersion)
  • VBN Forskningsportal (Aalborg Universitet) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Keywords
cognitive behavioral therapy, adult ADHD, treatment efficacy, depression, anxiety, self-reported symptoms, clinical global impression
MeSH terms
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Humans, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome

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