Paediatric trauma patients and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: correlation and significance

Ertan C., Ozcan O. O., Pepele M. S.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL, vol.29, no.11, pp.911-914, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1136/emermed-2011-200298
  • Journal Name: EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.911-914
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction Trauma is one of the leading reasons for emergency department (ED) visits in children. Hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsiveness may contribute to injury proneness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and role of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with trauma.