Correlación entre discapacidad y calidad de vida en niños con trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad

Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) generates limitations in activities and restrictions in participation. Consequently, this condition should be addressed based on a biopsychosocial model that considers the quality of life (QL) dimension. Objective: To correlate the degree of disability at school with the QL in children with ADHD. Materials and methods: A correlational study was conducted on a non-probability sample of 106 children aged 8 to 12 in Cali, Colombia. The instruments used were MINIKID, KIDSCREEN-27 for parents and children, and the Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions of Children with ADHD Questionnaire, teachers version. A descriptive analysis of socio-demographic characteristics and QL, as well as a correlational analysis between degree of disability and QL were carried out. Results: The average age of the children studied was 9.6±1.19 years, with predominance of the male sex and combined ADHD. QL was positively assessed by parents and children, but low scores are observed in the “The School” dimension. No correlation was found between QL and degree of disability. Conclusion: Parents and children with ADHD assess QL positively, but there is a tendency towards a lower score in the school dimension. There is no correlation between QL and degree of disability at school level.