Scales and quotient ADHD system properties: a correlation study

Authors

  • Maria Isabel Chaves Araújo Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1694-9513
  • Bruna Bragança Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2851-134X
  • Paulo Henrique Paiva de Moraes Estudante, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
  • Jonas Jardim de Paula Professor, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, CMMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5530-2346
  • Matheus Sewastjanow da Silva Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4804-1891
  • Débora Marques de Miranda Professora, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7081-8401
  • Leandro Fernandes Malloy-Diniz Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25118/2763-9037.2023.v13.1004

Keywords:

ADHD, attention, continuous performance test, executive functions, impulsivity, Quotient ADHD

Abstract

Assessment and quantification of Attention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity symptoms and losses it promotes to an individual is a challenging task. A computerized assessment tool, Quotient ADHD® System, intends to provide objective measurements of hyperactivity, inattention an impulsivity on an individual basis. In a sample of 64 adults, we correlated results of this tool with scores of self-report scales for ADHD symptoms, impulsiveness and executive functions. Significant Spearman’s correlations (p≤.05) were found between Quotient ADHD® scores and ADHD symptoms, impulsivity and executive functions symptoms scores. Considering results obtained, we assume Quotient ADHD® might be a useful instrument to help evaluate inhibition control related to impulsiveness and inattention, being suitable to detect disorders with attention and impulsivity compromise.

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Author Biographies

Maria Isabel Chaves Araújo, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil

Bruna Bragança, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Paulo Henrique Paiva de Moraes, Estudante, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil

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Jonas Jardim de Paula, Professor, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, CMMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil

Matheus Sewastjanow da Silva, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil

Débora Marques de Miranda, Professora, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, MG, Brasil

Leandro Fernandes Malloy-Diniz, Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil

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2023-10-15

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Araújo MIC, Bragança B, Moraes PHP de, Paula JJ de, Silva MS da, Miranda DM de, et al. Scales and quotient ADHD system properties: a correlation study. Debates em Psiquiatria [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 15 [cited 2025 May 9];13:1-12. Available from: https://revistardp.org.br/revista/article/view/1004

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