Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) With Atomoxetine in Young Adults and Its Effects on Functional Outcomes

CAARS-Inv:SV is a 30-item scale containing 3 subscales: the Inattention subscale, the Hyperactivity-Impulsivity subscale, and the ADHD Index. The 18-item total ADHD symptom score is the sum of the Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity subscales. Each item is scored on a 0 to 3 scale (0=not at all, never; 1=just a little, once in a while; 2=pretty much, often; 3=very much, very frequently). The scale assesses symptom severity over the past week. The total score ranges from 0 to 54.

Patient-reported outcome measure used to examine the disease-specific functional impariments and quality of life for adults with ADHD. The domains included in the AAQOL are life productivity, psychological health, quality of relationships, and life outlook. Individual items are scored on a five-point Likert-like scale from "not at all/never=1" to "extremely/very often=5". The range of scores is 0 to 100. Consistent with the majority of existing quality of life measures, higher scores on the AAQOL-29 indicate better functioning.

Patient-reported outcome measure used to examine the disease-specific functional impariments and quality of life for adults with ADHD. This subscale asseses quality of relationships. Individual items are scored on a five-point Likert-like scale from "not at all/never=1" to "extremely/very often=5". The range of scores for this subscale is 0 to 100. Consistent with the majority of existing quality of life measures, higher scores on the AAQOL-29 indicate better functioning.

Patient-reported outcome measure used to examine the disease specific functional impairments and quality of life for adults with ADHD. This subscale assesses life productivity. Individual items are scored on a five-point Likert-like scale from "not at all/never=1" to "extremely/very often=5". The range of scores for this subscale is 0 to 100. Consistent with the majority of existing quality of life measures, higher scores on the AAQOL-29 indicate better functioning.

Patient-reported outcome measure used to examine the disease specific functional impairments and quality of life for adults with ADHD. This subscale asseses the psychological health. Individual items are scored on a five-point Likert-like scale from "not at all/never=1" to "extremely/very often=5". The range of scores for this subscale is 0 to 100. Consistent with the majority of existing quality of life measures, higher scores on the AAQOL-29 indicate better functioning.

Patient-reported outcome measure used to examine the disease specific functional impairments and quality of life for adults with ADHD. This subscale asseses life outlook. Individual items are scored on a five-point Likert-like scale from "not at all/never=1" to "extremely/very often=5". The range of scores for this subscale is 0 to 100. Consistent with the majority of existing quality of life measures, higher scores on the AAQOL-29 indicate better functioning.

Single-item clinician rating of the clinician's assessment of the patient's severity of the ADHD symptoms in relation to the clinician's total experience with ADHD patients. Severity is rated on a 7-point scale (1 = normal, not at all ill; 7 = among the most extremely ill patients). The total score ranges from 1 to 7.

30-item patient-reported scale with 3 subscales: Inattention subscale, Hyperactivity-Impulsivity subscale, and ADHD Index. 18-item total ADHD symptom score is the sum of the Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity subscales. Each individual item is scored on a 0 to 3 scale (0 = not at all, never; 1 = just a little, once in a while; 2 = Pretty much, often; 3 = very much, very frequently). The rating scale assesses symptom severity over the past week. The total score ranges from 0 to 54.

7-point scale modeled after the CGI on which patients rate any change in their overall status that they had experienced since beginning the study drug. The score on this scale ranges from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse).

Rating scale for severity of depressive mood symptoms, administered by the investigator. The scale consists of 10 items, each rated on a scale from 0 to 6. The MADRS total score is the sum of the 10 items and the score ranges from 0 to 60. Higher scores denote more severe depressive symptoms.

21-item self-reported screening tool for measuring anxiety severity. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severely; I could barely stand it). Each item is descriptive of subjective, somatic, or panic-related symptoms of anxiety. Patients record how much they have been bothered by each symptom during the past week, including the day the questionnaire is administered. The total score ranges from 0 to 63.

AAQOL-29: Patient-reported outcome measure examining disease-specific functional impariments and quality of life for adults with ADHD. The domains included in the AAQOL are life productivity, psychological health, quality of relationships, and life outlook. Consistent with the majority of existing quality of life measures, higher scores on the AAQOL-29 indicate better functioning.

CAARS-Inv:SV: Inattention subscale, Impulsivity subscale, and ADHD Index. Each item is scored on a 0 to 3 scale, assessing symptom severity over the past week. The total score is the sum of all subscale scores.

Variation of the Alcohol Timeline Followback (TLFB) which is a method for assessing the quantity of alcohol consumption on a daily basis. With a calendar as a guide, the interviewee provides a retrospective estimate of daily habits over a specified period of as long as the previous year. The goal is to provide a detailed record of patterns of use that can be used to guide treatment and to assess treatment outcome. Recorded is the number of standard drinks that have been consumed.

Variation of the Alcohol Timeline Followback (TLFB) which is a method for assessing the quantity of alcohol consumption on a daily basis. This subscale assesses the amount of caffeine consumed by an individual. With a calendar as a guide, the interviewee provides a retrospective estimate of daily habits over a specified period of as long as the previous year. The goal is to provide a detailed record of patterns of use that can be used to guide treatment and to assess treatment outcome.

Variation of the Alcohol Timeline Followback (TLFB) which is a method for assessing the quantity of alcohol consumption on a daily basis. This subscale assesses the amount of recreational drugs other than marijuana an individual consumed and is expressed as the ratio of number of days on which drugs were used over the total number of days, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 1. With a calendar as a guide, the interviewee provides a retrospective estimate of daily habits over a specified period of as long as the previous year.

Variation of the Alcohol Timeline Followback (TLFB) which is a method for assessing the quantity of alcohol consumption on a daily basis. This subscale assesses the amount of nicotine consumed by an individual. With a calendar as a guide, the interviewee provides a retrospective estimate of daily habits over a specified period of as long as the previous year. The goal is to provide a detailed record of patterns of use that can be used to guide treatment and to assess treatment outcome.

Variation of the Alcohol Timeline Followback (TLFB) which is a method for assessing the quantity of alcohol consumption on a daily basis. With a calendar as a guide, the interviewee provides a retrospective estimate of daily habits over a specified period of as long as the previous year. The goal is to provide a detailed record of patterns of use that can be used to guide treatment and to assess treatment outcome. Recorded is the number of joints that have been consumed.

The FTND was designed to provide an ordinal measure of nicotine dependence related to cigarette smoking. It contains items that evaluate the quantity of cigarette consumption, the compulsion to use, and dependence. The FTND contains 4 yes-no and 2 multiple choice questions and can be used in a self-report format. The items on FTND are scored 0 to 3 for multiple choice items, the items are summed to yield a total score of 0-10 (0=minimum nicotine dependence; 10=maximum nicotine dependence).

Patient completed scale that consists of 21 items that examine behavior and subjective perception, including satisfaction, self-perception and motivation in participating in and maintaining relationships with family and friends, satisfaction in work, home and leisure activities, and intellectual interests. Each item is scored from 0 to 3, corresponding to minimal and maximal social adjustment, with a total score range from 0 to 60.

26 item self-rated driving survey with examples of driving behaviors, e.g.: putting on seat belt, driving within speed limits, yielding the right of way to other drivers. Items are rated on a 4-point scale (1 = not at all or rarely, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often, 4 = very often). The total score is the sum of the 26 items. A driving history is completed by self-report the first time a rater completes the Driving Behavior Survey (Self-Report). The total score ranges from 26 to 104.

26-item driving survey completed by someone other than the patient/driver. Examples of driving behaviors included in the survey match those listed in the Self-Report version of the scale. Items are rated on a 4-point scale (1 = not at all or rarely, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often, 4 = very often). The total score is the sum of the 26 items and ranges from 26 to 104.

The BRIEF-A behavioral regulation subscale measures an individuals control over behavior in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 30 to 90.

The BRIEF-A emotional control subscale assesses an individuals emotional control in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 10 to 30.

The BRIEF-A GEC rates the global executive composite of the patient in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 75 to 225.

The BRIEF-A Inconsistency rates the behavioral inconsistency displayed by the patient in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 0 to 20.

Standardized measure assessing adult executive functioning/self-regulation in his/her everyday environment. Extent to which respondent answers additional items in an unusual and infrequent direction. Form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. Total score ranges from 0 to 5.

The BRIEF-A Inhibit rates an individual's inhibition in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 8 to 24.

The BRIEF-A Initiate rates an individual's initiative behaviors in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 8 to 24.

BRIEF-A Metacognition subscale is a standardized measure assessing individual's ability to systematically solve problems via planning and organization while sustaining these task-completion efforts in active working memory. Form is designed to be completed by adults, including adults with wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior never observed, 2=behavior sometimes observed, and 3=behavior often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. Total score ranges from 40 to 120.

The BRIEF-A Negativity asseses an indivduals' perceived negativity in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 0 to 10.

The BRIEF-A Organization of Materials assesses an individuals' organizing skills in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Observations are rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 8 to 24.

The BRIEF-A Plan/Organize asseses an individuals' capabilities to plan and organize in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Behavior is rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 10 to 30.

The BRIEF-A Shift assess an individuals' shifting between different behaviors in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Observations are rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 6 to 18.

The BRIEF-A Self Monitor assesses an individuals' capacity to self monitor in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Observations are rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 6 to 18.

The BRIEF-A Task Monitor assesses an individuals's ability to monitor a task in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Observations are rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 6 to 18.

The BRIEF-A Working Memory assesses an individuals' memory function in his or her everyday environment. The self-report form is designed to be completed by adults 18-90 years of age, including adults with a wide variety of developmental, systemic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Observations are rated on a 3-point Likert scale, with 1=behavior is never observed, 2=behavior is sometimes observed, and 3=behavior is often observed - higher ratings indicate greater perceived impairment. The total score ranges from 8 to 24.

Used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. The ESS is a self-rated questionnaire with 8 items that describe normative daily situations known to vary in their soporific qualities. Subjects rate the likelihood of dozing off or falling asleep in each of these situations. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale from 0 (would never doze) to 3 (high chance of dozing). The item scores are summed to produce a total score (range of 0-24). Score >10 (95th percentile) are considered to be suggestive of significant daytime sleepiness.

Baseline smoking status was recorded and associations to response to treatment were determined. Response was defined as 25% or greater decrease in ADHD symptoms as measured by the CAARS-Inv:SV total ADHD symptom score. The 18-item total CAARS-Inv:SV ADHD symptom score is the sum of the Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity subscales. Each item is scored on a 0 to 3 scale (0=not at all, never; 1=just a little, once in a while; 2=pretty much, often; 3=very much, very frequently). The scale assesses symptom severity over the past week. The total score ranges from 0 to 54.

Baseline smoking status was recorded and associations to response to treatment were determined. Strong response was defined as 40% or greater decrease in ADHD symptoms as measured by the CAARS-Inv:SV total ADHD symptom score. The 18-item total CAARS-Inv:SV ADHD symptom score is the sum of the Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity subscales. Each item is scored on a 0 to 3 scale (0=not at all, never; 1=just a little, once in a while; 2=pretty much, often; 3=very much, very frequently). The scale assesses symptom severity over the past week. The total score ranges from 0 to 54.