Psikostimulan İlaç Tedavisi Alan Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu Olan Çocuklarda Kişilerarası Sorun Çözme Eğitiminin Katkıları

Abstract

Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the effects of the ?I Can Solve the Problem? training program based on ?Interpersonal Cognitive Problem-Solving Strategy (ICPS)? in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treated with a psychostimulan drug. Method: The sample consisted of 8 children with ADHD who ranged from 7 to 10 years. The study was semi-experimentally designed as pre and post test with one group. The Child Behavior Checklist for Ages 6-18 (Teacher Report Form: TRF/6-18) and the DSM-IV Based Disruptive Behavior Disorders Screening and Rating Scale (parent and teacher forms) were used in order to evaluate the efficacy of the program. The ICPS program was performed to 8 children with ADHD during 14 weeks. After that, the scales were given to all the subjects. Results: The problems of ?oppositional defiant?, ?attention?, ?hyperactivity? problems, ?anxious/depressed?, ?withdrawn/ depressed?, ?rule breaking behavior?, and ?aggressive behaviors? were significantly decreased after the ICPS Program. The sum score subscale significantly increased and improving of ?adaptive functioning profile? in TRF/6-18 were observed after the ICPS. The competence level of the children increased and the emotional and behavioral problems in children with ADHD decreased. Conclusion: We suggest that ICPS Program make an additional contribution into children with ADHD treated with a psychostimulan drug to deal with their assumed problems.