Predictors of probable attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment visiting a memory clinic

Aim Characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that persist into old age are often confused with symptoms mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and the actual rate probable ADHD in people MCI is unknown. This study estimated proportion patients investigated factors to identify ADHD. Methods We recruited 36 elderly (11 males, 25 females, mean 72.4 ± 7.6 years) who met criteria. The were classified as those [MCI/ADHD (+)] without (−)] ADHD, according Wender Utah Rating Scale scores. autism features, inattention, features during childhood current periods, intelligence quotient, demographic data compared between groups. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed MCI/ADHD (+) patients. Results Nine (25.0%) 27 added (−) groups, respectively. group mostly comprised men, visited clinic at a younger age, had more years schooling, strong spectrum tendencies. indicated male sex significant predictors Conclusion A quarter Male time diagnosis might help predicting However, these results obtained from single-center, small-case should be confirmed via longitudinal studies large number cases.