Table 1.
Description of Outcome Measures
| MEASURE | ACRONYM | ASSESSMENT DOMAIN |
|---|---|---|
| Children's measures | ||
| Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scale | VADRS | Caregiver-rated measure of ADHD-related behaviors with subscales that include inattention (nine items), hyperactivity/impulsivity (nine items), oppositional defiant/aggressive behaviors (eight items), and role performance related to academic, classroom, and interpersonal functioning (eight items). Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms and behaviors. |
| Columbia Impairment Scale | CIS | Caregiver-rated measure of functional impairment with 14 items, including interpersonal relations, psychopathology, schoolwork or job, and use of leisure time. Higher scores indicate greater impairment. |
| Children's Global Assessment Scale | CGAS | Telepsychiatrist-rated global assessment of functioning scored 0–100, with higher scores indicating better functioning. |
| Clinical Global impression of Improvement | CGI | Clinician-rated and caregiver-rated global measure of improvement rated 1–7, with higher scores indicating greater improvement. |
| Caregivers' measures | ||
| Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Items | PHQ-9 | Self-reported measure of severity of nine depressive symptoms experienced in the past 2 weeks. Higher scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms. |
| Parenting Stress Index | PSI | Self-reported measure of stress experienced by caregivers in raising a child with special developmental needs such as ADHD. Higher scores indicate greater stress. |
| Caregiver Strain Questionnaire | CGSQ | Self-reported measure of caregivers' perception of the demands, responsibilities, difficulties, and negative psychic consequences associated with caring for a relative with special needs. Higher scores indicate greater strain. |
| Family Empowerment Scale | FES | Self-reported measure of caregivers' understanding of their children's mental health problems and their ability to advocate for their children's needs in dealing with community resources. Higher scores indicate greater empowerment in advocating for children's needs. |
| Client Satisfaction Questionnaire modified for ADHD | CSQ-ADHD | Self-reported measure of caregivers' satisfaction with services received and their perception of the clinician's understanding of their children's treatment needs. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction and acceptability. |
ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.