The purpose of this study is to examine the initial efficacy of a psycho-social, metacognitive-functional intervention for Adults (Cog-Fun - A) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is hypothesized that participants in the Cog-Fun - A intervention will demonstrate improvements in measures of executive functioning, occupational performance and quality of life.
The Cog-Fun - A is a structured occupational therapy intervention for promoting self management in adults with ADHD. The protocol comprises three central treatment modules: Adaptive self awareness, executive strategies and skill implementation and multi-context transfer of strategies and skills. The intervention is administered by occupational therapists on an individual basis, once a week, over 3-4 months. 20 participants will be recruited through community advertising. Sample size was determined based on expected moderate effect sizes. Data will be collected at the onset and completion of the intervention. Data will be analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods. Adverse events if occur will be reported to supervising psychiatrist and the Helsinki Committee.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
Meta-cognitive functional intervention for improved self management in adults with ADHD
Hadassah Medical Organization, Mount Scopus
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Behavioral Ratings of Executive Functions - Adult version (BRIEF-A)
Self rating questionnaire targeting executive functions in daily life
Time frame: 3-4 months
Adult ADHD Quality of Life Scale (AaQoL)
Self rating questionnaire targeting the impact of ADHD on Life Productivity, Psychological Health, Relationships and Life outlook
Time frame: 3-4 months
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
structured interview administered by occupational therapist
Time frame: 3-4 months
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