An online survey of Turkish psychiatrists’ attitudes about and experiences of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in clinical practice

Figures & data

Figure 1 Daily number of patients treated in clinical practice.

Figure 2 Number of adult ADHD patients in follow up per physician.

Abbreviation: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Figure 3 Admission ways of adult ADHD patients for treatment.

Abbreviation: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Table 1 Referral situation and treatment history of the adult ADHD patients during the transition into adult mental health services

Question: What percentage of your adult ADHD patients were treated for ADHD in childhood?
Patients treated for ADHD in childhood	Number of responders	Percentage
>50% of the patients	22	18
26%–50% of the patients	8	7
11%–25% of the patients	28	24
≤10% of the patients	61	51
Total	119	100
Missing data	5
Question: What percentage of your adult ADHD patients were referred from the child and adolescent psychiatrist (CAP) who followed the patient during childhood?
Patients referred from the CAP	Number of responders	Percentage
>50% of the patients	5	5
26%–50% of the patients	3	3
11%–25% of the patients	7	7
≤10% of the patients	82	85
Total	97	100
Missing data	27

Abbreviation: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Table 2 Treatment choice of respondents for adult ADHD treatment

	Always (%)	Frequently (%)	Rarely (%)	Never (%)
Psychoeducation	39.7	35.3	20.6	4.4
Psychoeducation + medication treatment	62.6	36.3	1.1	0
Psychotherapy + medication treatment	9.6	37	38.4	15.1
Other (neurofeedback etc)	0	0	11.3	88.7

Abbreviation: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Table 3 Medical treatment choice of respondents for adult ADHD treatment

	Always (%)	Frequently (%)	Rarely (%)	Never (%)
Stimulants	31.9	57.5	10.6	0
Nonstimulants	10.8	37.8	37.8	13.5
Antidepressants	2.2	56.7	36.7	4.4
Mood stabilizers	2.5	17.3	55.6	24.7
Antipsychotics	1.3	14.1	61.5	23.1

Abbreviation: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Figure 4 Summary of average frequency (scale 1–7) of comorbid psychiatric conditions with adult ADHD.

Note: Higher average rating indicates a higher frequency of comorbid psychiatric conditions in adult ADHD patients.
Abbreviation: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.