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DIVA ADHD - Improving Adult ADHD Diagnosis
DIVA is a semistructured interview developed to enhance ADHD assessment in adults. This study is aimed at assessing the validity of the criterion used to determine DIVA 2.0 as well as its concurrent validity compared to Conners Adult ADHD Diagnosis Interview for DSM-IV criteria.
Compared to the top 20 attributes, DIVA attributes that correlate strongest with diagnosis are attention deficit for both childhood and adulthood and hyperactivity/impulsivity for adults, followed by CAARS ADHD TT1 score and IOWA personality disorders evaluation.
Signs and symptoms
ADD/ADHD symptoms impact all aspects of our lives from relationships to career advancement and the everyday tasks we have to perform. It is important that our ADHD assessment is a holistic view, examining how symptoms affect all aspects of life. Dr Schilling will begin by evaluating your symptoms and medical history. She will then take the DIVA 5 assessment, a semi-structured interview that is designed to assess both the core symptoms of ADD/ADHD, and how they have affected your life.
The DIVA is a diagnostic interview tool developed by psychiatrists and psychologists to assess adult ADHD symptoms. It has been shown to have a high sensitivity to sound and a high degree of specificity. It is highly effective at identifying those who have the disorder. It can help raise awareness and help diagnose adult ADHD in Korea since it is the only validated semistructured diagnosis interview available in the country.
To perform the DIVA A trained professional - often psychologist or psychiatrist will ask questions about the core symptoms of ADHD, including inattention, hyperactivity and the tendency to be impulsive. The clinician will also analyze the background of the person, including their childhood experiences and their impact on their present behavior. This is because the signs of ADHD aren't something that just happens to appear in a flash, they manifest through the teenage years, and through adulthood.
The DIVA can identify ADHD due to its consideration of both the DSM-IV ADHD criteria in childhood and in adulthood, and how these symptoms affect the individual's daily functioning in five distinct areas - education, employment and family/partner relationships, social activities/leisure, and confidence in oneself. Other screening tools, for instance the WURS brief that was compared with the CAADID showed poor sensitivity, and negative predictive value.
Diagnosis
To determine the presence of ADHD in adults it is important that you evaluate the symptoms and their background. This can be done with a comprehensive interview on childhood symptoms and a neurological examination. It is essential to take into consideration the impact that the symptoms have on the individual's work and life. This can be assessed by conducting a structured interview the DIVA and, in certain cases, asking for information from family and friends.
The DIVA interview is a semistructured interview first developed for adults in the Netherlands. It has been refined to be used in other countries including Korea. This study looked at the criteria valid of the Korean version (DIVA-5) in an actual clinical sample of adults suffering from ADHD.
During the DIVA the doctor asks about the presence of ADHD symptoms in childhood and into adulthood, the age at which symptoms begin to manifest, and the severity of impairment resulting from these symptoms. The clinician will also collect a variety of sociodemographic information and ask about any psychiatric-related co-morbidity.
MINI-S and Version 5.0.0 The MINI-S plus Version 5.0.0, the Brief Alcohol Related Neuropsychological Impaired Screening Instrument (BEARNI) and the Frontal Assessment Battery were used to screen for psychiatric co-morbidity. A clinical diagnosis of ADHD was established by two psychiatrists with years of experience who utilized the structured diagnostic interview DIVA-5 to evaluate symptoms in both childhood and adulthood, and to determine the duration of those symptoms.
The sensitivity and specificity of DIVA-5 was found to be high for both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms in childhood and adulthood. This diagnostic tool has good concurrent validity when compared to the WURS scale, and fair validity when compared with three self-report ratings instruments which include the ASRS (self-report rating), FAB (self-report rating), and Sheehan’s Dysfunction Inventory.
The sensitivity and specificity of the DIVA-5 was found to be high for all subtypes of ADHD in both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity in adulthood and during childhood. The accuracy of diagnosis of the DIVA-5 was found to be comparable with the accuracy of a clinical diagnosis formulated by two renowned psychiatrists. This was in line with the sensitivity as well as specificity of earlier screening tools, such ASRS and WURS.
Treatment
If you are not diagnosed with ADHD, it can significantly impact your life. It can impact your relationships, academic progress, and work. It can also impact the way you manage your day-to-day activities. A diagnosis can help you determine your strengths and difficulties, as well as offer solutions to help you manage your symptoms and mechanisms.
A licensed psychologist (typically psychiatrists or psychologist) will have a structured conversation with you using the DIVA-5 instrument to assess your current symptoms. This will involve regular questions about your levels of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. It will also examine your personal history including childhood experiences to give you the full picture of your symptoms.
This method is essential for a thorough adult ADHD diagnosis. This will help us better know your symptoms and help you with your treatment.
The DIVA assessment is an extremely efficient method of diagnosing adults with ADHD with high sensitivity and precision. It has also been proven to have good criterion valid when compared with self-report scales, such as the Wender Utah Rating Scales (WURS) or the ADHD-Rating Scale. It has good concurrency with these and good validity with Sheehan's Dysfunction Inventory.
The DIVA evaluation, in contrast to traditional methods for assessing ADHD in adulthood, focuses on identifying symptoms that are present in childhood and adults. This improves the accuracy of diagnoses and allows a more accurate comparison of sociodemographic characteristics between the two groups. The DIVA assessment can also be used to assess the impact of coexisting disorders on presentation and severity of ADHD symptoms.
If your Psychologist is unable to recommend medication, it may be necessary to make an appointment with a pediatrician or Psychiatrist for further assessment and/or therapy. They can refer you to a specialist Psychologist for further thorough evaluation of your symptoms, and to determine if there are any differential or co-occurring diagnoses. This includes assessing comorbid disorders, such as anxiety or depression. This will enable your Psychologist the best treatment plan.
Getting Started
Being diagnosed with ADHD can be life-changing, offering explanations for long-standing issues and opening doors to effective treatment options. A thorough evaluation requires the expertise of qualified healthcare providers. The DIVA ADHD assessment, a structured and extensive tool, helps improve adult ADHD diagnosis accuracy by analyzing symptoms at different life stages. It also detects patterns of behavior that persist of behavior, and distinguishes between ADHD symptoms and those of other conditions that may present similar symptoms in adults, like depression or anxiety.
In the course of a DIVA ADHD evaluation, a doctor will conduct a structured interview in order to ask a series of questions regarding symptoms such as hyperactivity, inattention, and the tendency to be impulsive. The doctor evaluates the severity, frequency and duration of symptoms to determine how they affect the person in various situations. understanding can be used to determine an accurate diagnosis.
The DIVA assessment is validated in comparison with other diagnostic tools. It shows high sensitivity in comparison to CAA-DIDs, WURS-briefs and psychiatrist's tests. It also has a high degree of reliability when it comes to it comes to assessing ADHD symptoms in five areas of daily functioning: education and work as well as relationships with family and home; social contacts; and leisure time and hobbies.
For an authentic DIVA assessment, the individual being evaluated, their family and friends need to be present. This will help establish trust and a strong therapeutic connection, which is crucial to the success of your assessment.
A psychologist or psychiatrist who has expertise in the DIVA ADHD assessment can write an extensive, professional report. This report will present the findings of the test and recommend a treatment program that is based on the evidence.
If you suspect that you or someone you love might be suffering from ADHD, please contact us for an appointment. Our doctor Kate Schilling has been trained to use the DIVA ADHD assessments and is able to provide a comprehensive evaluation. She can then provide a referral to a specialist to develop an effective treatment strategy. Be aware that the recommended treatment approach is a combination of medications and psychotherapy.