Quantitative electroencephalography as a diagnostic aid for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32014001430
English
Authors' objectives:
The objective of this Assessment is to evaluate the use of QEEG as a diagnostic aid to confirm a clinical diagnosis of ADHD or the need for additional testing for ADHD.
Authors' recommendations:
Correctly diagnosing ADHD is important, especially given the availability of treatment and treatment side effects. Concern has been voiced regarding possible overdiagnosis—and therefore overtreatment—of ADHD. Because the nature of the ADHD diagnosis increases the likelihood of variation across practitioners, an accurate diagnostic test for ADHD might improve health outcomes.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/vols/29/29_1.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
- Electroencephalography
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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