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Psychoeducational groups for adults with ADHD and their significant others (PEGASUS): A pragmatic multicenter and randomized controlled trial

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Hirvikoski, T., Lindström, T., Carlsson, J., Waaler, E., Jokinen, J., Bölte, S.·2017·European Psychiatry

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Objective: To examine the feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness of PEGASUS, a group-based structured psychoeducation for adults with ADHD and their significant others. Method: A pragmatic parallel group add-on design multicenter randomized controlled trial was conducted, comparing an 8-session treatment with PEGASUS (allocated n = 97; 48 with ADHD and 49 with significant others) to treatment as usual (TAU, allocated n = 82; 39 with ADHD and 43 significant others). Participants (individuals with ADHD and significant others) were recruited from five psychiatric outpatient departments and block randomized to PEGASUS or TAU. Knowledge about ADHD was measured using the ADHD 20 scale pre- and post-intervention and served as primary outcome. Results: Knowledge about ADHD ( d = 0.97 [95% CI: 0.61–1.31]) increased following PEGASUS participation compared to TAU. Improvements were also observed in secondary outcomes e.g. global life satisfaction ( d = 0.25 [95% CI: from –0.09 to 0.59]). Overall treatment satisfaction was good. Over 90% of the participants completed the program. Post-intervention data was obtained from n = 89 in PEGASUS group and n = 70 in TAU group and analyses were conducted per protocol. No important adverse effects or side effects were observed. Conclusions: Group-based structured psychoeducation PEGASUS for adults with ADHD and their significant others is a feasible, efficacious, and effective treatment option to increase ADHD knowledge and general life satisfaction in psychiatric outpatient care.

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Authors
Hirvikoski, T., Lindström, T., Carlsson, J., Waaler, E., Jokinen, J., & Bölte, S.
Affiliations
  • Region Stockholm (SE)
  • Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Corresponding author
Hirvikoski, T.
Venue
European Psychiatry
Published
2017-07
Volume
44
Pages
141-152
ISSN
  • 0924-9338 (ISSN-L)
  • 1778-3585
OpenAlex
W2613409828
Cited by
71
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44
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2.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • European Psychiatry (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • KTH Publication Database DiVA (KTH Royal Institute of Technology) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • eSpace (Curtin University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND) (K2009-61P-21304-04-4)
  • Center for Psychiatry Research (CPF) (K2009-61X-21305-01-1)
  • Swedish research council (523-2009-7054)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychology and Mental Health
Keywords
adult ADHD, psychoeducation, group psychoeducation, significant others, family caregivers, ADHD knowledge, life satisfaction, treatment satisfaction, outpatient psychiatric care, Pegasus
MeSH terms
Adult, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Family Relations, Female, Humans, Male, Patient Education as Topic, Psychotherapy, Group, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome

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