TY - JOUR
T1 - Criterion validity of an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) screening list for screening ADHD in older adults aged 60-94 years
AU - Semeijn, E.J.
AU - Michielsen, M.
AU - Comijs, H.C.
AU - Deeg, D.J.H.
AU - Beekman, A.T.
AU - Kooij, J.J.
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Objective: To identify Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in older adults, a validated screener is needed. This study evaluates the reliability and criterion validity of an ADHD screener for younger adults on its usefulness in a population-based sample of older adults. Methods: Data were collected as a side study in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam. In a two-phase design the validity of the screener was tested against a structured diagnostic interview (DIVA 2.0). In Phase 1, 1,494 respondents (60-94 years) were assessed with the ADHD screener. In Phase 2, 231 respondents participated in the diagnostic interview. Results: Internal consistency (Cronbach's a) and reliability (ICC) of the screener were 0.71 and 0.56, respectively. The area under the curve was 0.82. The optimal cut-point was found at 2 (sensitivity: 0.80; specificity: 0.77; PPV: 0.13; NPV: 0.99). Conclusion: Despite its low ICC, the ADHD screener may serve as a useful contribution to measure ADHD in the older population. © 2013 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.
AB - Objective: To identify Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in older adults, a validated screener is needed. This study evaluates the reliability and criterion validity of an ADHD screener for younger adults on its usefulness in a population-based sample of older adults. Methods: Data were collected as a side study in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam. In a two-phase design the validity of the screener was tested against a structured diagnostic interview (DIVA 2.0). In Phase 1, 1,494 respondents (60-94 years) were assessed with the ADHD screener. In Phase 2, 231 respondents participated in the diagnostic interview. Results: Internal consistency (Cronbach's a) and reliability (ICC) of the screener were 0.71 and 0.56, respectively. The area under the curve was 0.82. The optimal cut-point was found at 2 (sensitivity: 0.80; specificity: 0.77; PPV: 0.13; NPV: 0.99). Conclusion: Despite its low ICC, the ADHD screener may serve as a useful contribution to measure ADHD in the older population. © 2013 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2012.08.003
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2012.08.003
M3 - Article
C2 - 23567439
SN - 1064-7481
VL - 21
SP - 631
EP - 635
JO - American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
JF - American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
IS - 7
ER -