Gauging ADHD Treatment Success: Improvement in Quality of Life

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Treatment success in ADHD extends beyond functionality to include quality of life improvements, such as confidence and relationship enhancement.
Erin Crown emphasizes reducing stress and anxiety to foster comfort, confidence, and productivity in ADHD patients.
Crown's professional roles include managing Oasis LifeCare and conducting clinical trials at Future Options Research.

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CONFERENCE REPORTER
While at the Real Psychiatry conference, Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, Psych-CAQ, shared how she defines treatment success in her patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) beyond increased functionality and less stress: improvements in quality of life. This can be something as simple as helping them feel more confident and comfortable while driving, or improving their relationships with others.

"We can reduce their sense of stress and anxiety, and help them feel generally more comfortable, confident, productive, and successful," said Crown.

Ms Crown is a psychiatric physician assistant in State College, PA. She is the owner and managing member of Oasis LifeCare, the owner of Future Options Research, and principal investigator in clinical trials.