TY - JOUR
T1 - A systematic review of prospective studies on attention problems and academic achievement
AU - Polderman, T.J.C.
AU - Boomsma, D.I.
AU - Bartels, M.
AU - Verhulst, F.C.
AU - Huizink, A.C.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Objective: Our aim was to provide an overview of prospective studies that have addressed the association between attention problems (AP, i.e. symptoms of hyperactivity and inattentiveness) and academic achievement (AA). Method: We conducted a systematic search in the literature. Normal population studies and clinical studies were included. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated by objective criteria. A best evidence synthesis was used to determine the strengths of the association. Results: Sixteen studies were included. We found convincing evidence for a negative association between AP and AA. After controlling for intelligence, comorbidity, and socioeconomic status (SES), the association between the hyperactive symptoms of AP and AA was non-significant in two studies. Conclusion: Children with AP are at risk for lower AA and subsequent adverse outcomes later in life. Interventions in affected children should focus on their behavioural and educational development. © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
AB - Objective: Our aim was to provide an overview of prospective studies that have addressed the association between attention problems (AP, i.e. symptoms of hyperactivity and inattentiveness) and academic achievement (AA). Method: We conducted a systematic search in the literature. Normal population studies and clinical studies were included. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated by objective criteria. A best evidence synthesis was used to determine the strengths of the association. Results: Sixteen studies were included. We found convincing evidence for a negative association between AP and AA. After controlling for intelligence, comorbidity, and socioeconomic status (SES), the association between the hyperactive symptoms of AP and AA was non-significant in two studies. Conclusion: Children with AP are at risk for lower AA and subsequent adverse outcomes later in life. Interventions in affected children should focus on their behavioural and educational development. © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
U2 - 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2010.01568.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2010.01568.x
M3 - Article
SN - 0001-690X
VL - 122
SP - 271
EP - 284
JO - Acta psychiatrica scandinavica
JF - Acta psychiatrica scandinavica
ER -