Quality of life in parents of children with attention-deficit–hyperactivity disorder in Hong Kong

References

• American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4th edn. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 1994.
   Google Scholar
• S King, S Griffin, Z Hodges, , et al. A systematic review and economic model of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of methylphenidate, dexamfetamine and atomoxetine for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents. Health Technol Assess 2006; 10: iii–iv, xiii–146.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Taylor E, Dopfner M, Sergeant J, et al. European clinical guidelines for hyperkinetic disorder: first upgrade. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2004; 13(Suppl 1)17–30
   Google Scholar
• Leung PW, Luk SL, Ho TP, Taylor E, Mak FL, Bacon-Shone J. The diagnosis and prevalence of hyperactivity in Chinese schoolboys. Br J Psychiatry 1996; 168: 486–496
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Johnston C, Mash EJ. Families of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: review and recommendations for future research. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 2001; 4: 183–207
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alessandri SM. Attention, play, and social behavior in ADHD preschoolers. J Abnorm Child Psychol 1992; 20: 289–302
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• DuPaul GJ, McGoey KE, Eckert TL, VanBrakle J. Preschool children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: impairments in behavioral, social, and school functioning. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2001; 40: 508–515
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Harpin VA. The effect of ADHD on the life of an individual, their family, and community from preschool to adult life. Arch Dis Child 2005; 90(Suppl 1)2–7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hill JC, Schoener EP. Age-dependent decline of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Am J Psychiatry 1996; 153: 1143–1146
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Weiss M, Murray C. Assessment and management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. CMAJ 2003; 168: 715–722
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Collins EJ, Hogan TP, Desai H. Measurement of therapeutic response in schizophrenia. A critical survey. Schizophr Res 1991; 5: 249–253
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fitzgerald PB, Williams CL, Corteling N., et al. Subject and observer-rated quality of life in schizophrenia. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2001; 103: 387–392
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Tischler V, Karim K, Rustall S, Gregory P, Vostanis P. A family support service for homeless children and parents: users’ perspectives and characteristics. Health Soc Care Community 2004; 12: 327–335
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Phelan R, Lee L, Howe D, Walter G. Parenting and mental illness: a pilot group programme for parents. Australas Psychiatry 2006; 14: 399–402
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Mahoney A, Jouriles EN, Scavone J. Marital adjustment, marital discord over childrearing, and child behavior problems: moderating effects of child age. J Clin Child Psychol 1997; 26: 415–423
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Harrist AW, Alinslie RC. Marital discord and child behavior problems. J Fam Issues 1998; 19: 140–163
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Moss E, Rousseau D, Parent S, St-Laurent D, Saintonge J. Correlates of attachment at school age: maternal reported stress, mother-child interaction, and behavior problems. Child Dev 1998; 69: 1390–1405
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Benzies KM, Harrison MJ, Magill-Evans J. Parenting stress, marital quality, and child behavior problems at age 7 years. Public Health Nurs 2004; 21: 111–121
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ellis, B, Nigg, J. Parenting practices and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: new findings suggest partial specificity of effects. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2008; [Epub ahead of print.]
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pelham WE, Jr, Lang AR. Can your children drive you to drink? Stress and parenting in adults interacting with children with ADHD. Alcohol Res Health 1999; 23: 292–298
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Podolski CL, Nigg JT. Parent stress and coping in relation to child ADHD severity and associated child disruptive behavior problems. J Clin Child Psychol 2001; 30: 503–513
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Counts CA, Nigg JT, Stawicki JA, Rappley MD, von Eye A. Family adversity in DSM-IV ADHD combined and inattentive subtypes and associated disruptive behavior problems. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2005; 44: 690–698
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sawyer MG, Whaites L, Rey JM, Hazell PL, Graetz BW, Baghurst P. Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with mental disorders. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2002; 41: 530–537
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Besag FM. Childhood epilepsy in relation to mental handicap and behavioural disorders. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 2002; 43: 103–131
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cohen J. Statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences2nd edn. Erlbaum, Hillsdale, NJ 1988
   Google Scholar
• WHO. The World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment (WHOQOL): position paper from the World Health Organization. Soc Sci Med 1995; 41:1403–1409.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chan GW, Ungvari GS, Shek DT, Leung Dagger JJ. Hospital and community-based care for patients with chronic schizophrenia in Hong Kong: quality of life and its correlates. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2003; 38: 196–203
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Goodman R. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: a research note. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 1997; 38: 581–586
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• JM Swanson (2005) , S Schuck, Mann, M, , et al. Categorical and dimensional definitions and evaluations of symptoms of ADHD: the SNAP and the SWAN Ratings Scales [Draft]. Irvine, CA: UCL Child Development Center, 2005. Available from URL: http://www.adhd.net/SNAP_SWAN.pdf., .
   Google Scholar
• Leung KF, Tay M, Cheng S, Lin F. Hong Kong Chinese version World Health Organisation Quality of Life-Abbreviated version. Hong Kong Hospital Authority, Hong Kong 1997
   Google Scholar
• Befera MS, Barkley RA. Hyperactive normal girls and boys: mother–child interaction, parent psychiatric status and child psychotherapy. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 1985; 26: 439–452
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ritsner, M, Modai, I, Endicott, J., , et al. Differences in quality of life domains and psychopathologic and psychosocial factors in psychiatric patients. J Clin Psychiatry 2000; 61:880–889; quiz 890.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Balon J, Aker PD, Crowther ER, et al. A comparison of active and simulated chiropractic manipulation as adjunctive treatment for childhood asthma. N Engl J Med 1998; 339: 1013–1020
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Herridge MS, Cheung AM, Tansey CM, et al. One-year outcomes in survivors of the acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med 2003; 348: 683–693
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• de Belvis AG, Avolio M, Sicuro L, et al. Social relationships and HRQL: a cross-sectional survey among older Italian adults. BMC Public Health 2008; 8: 348
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kalpaklioglu AF, Baccioglu A. Evaluation of quality of life: impact of allergic rhinitis on asthma. J Invest Allergol Clin Immunol 2008; 18: 168–173
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Goz F, Karaoz S, Goz M, Ekiz S, Cetin I. Effects of the diabetic patients’ perceived social support on their quality-of-life. J Clin Nurs 2007; 16: 1353–1360
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lehman AF, Ward NC, Linn LS. Chronic mental patients: the quality of life issue. Am J Psychiatry 1982; 139: 1271–1276
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar