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Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Perturbação de hiperatividade/défice de atenção no adulto

um posicionamento de peritos portugueses sobre diagnóstico e tratamento
Authors: Madeira, Nuno; França, Gustavo; Jesus, Gustavo; Fernandes, João M.; Almeida, Susana S.; Filipe, Carlos N.;

Perturbação de hiperatividade/défice de atenção no adulto

Abstract

A perturbação de hiperatividade e défice de atenção (PHDA) é uma perturbação do neurodesenvolvimento que frequentemente persiste na vida adulta, afetando aproximadamente 1,5% - 3% da população adulta em Portugal. A PHDA não tratada em adultos está ligada a um risco aumentado de abuso de substâncias, criminalidade, baixo desempenho académico e profissional. Menos de 20% dos adultos com PHDA são diagnosticados e tratados adequadamente, devido a sintomas sobrepostos com outras perturbações mentais, à existência de comorbilidades, ou ao desconhecimento e preconceitos sobre esta perturbação. Este documento de posicionamento resulta da realização de reuniões de peritos envolvendo seis psiquiatras portugueses experientes na gestão da PHDA em adultos. Visa orientar estratégias de diagnóstico e tratamento, bem como abordar as principais barreiras e limitações no acompanhamento destes doentes no contexto português, ao nível do diagnóstico e tratamento. Este documento pretende ainda esclarecer e desmistificar preconceitos, aumentar a consciencialização médica e promover a discussão para a elaboração de diretrizes para melhorar o diagnóstico, tratamento e qualidade de vida dos adultos com PHDA em Portugal.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that often persists into adulthood, affecting approximately 1.5% - 3% of the adult population in Portugal. Untreated ADHD in adults is associated with increased risks of substance abuse, criminality, poor academic and professional performance. Less than 20% of adults with ADHD are properly diagnosed and treated due to overlapping symptoms with other psychopathological comorbidities, lack of awareness, and prejudice surrounding this disorder. This position paper results from expert meetings involving six Portuguese experts in managing adult ADHD. It aims to guide diagnostic and treatment strategies, as well as address the main barriers and limitations in managing these patients within the Portuguese context, specifically regarding diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, it seeks to clarify and demystify associated misconceptions, increase medical awareness, and promote discussion for the development of guidelines to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of adults with ADHD in Portugal.

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Adult, Portugal, Adulto, Perturbação de hiperatividade com défice de atenção/tratamento, Perturbação de hiperatividade com défice de atenção/diagnóstico, Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/diagnosis, Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity/therapy

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