Table 1.
ADHD group inclusion criteria | Diagnosis of DSM-5 ADHD |
Aged 18–60 | |
Able to give informed consent for participation | |
Fluent in English | |
Willing and able to complete self-reported assessments via smartphone | |
Willing to use either their own Android phone or a study Android phone as their only smartphone during the data collection period | |
Willing to wear the wearable device (EmbracePlus) during the data collection period | |
Not on ADHD medication at the time of recruitment | |
ADHD group exclusion criteria | Psychosis, currently experiencing a major depressive episode, mania, drug dependence over the last six months or a major neurological disorder |
Recent contact with psychiatric acute care (admission, crisis team or liaison team (A&E)) in the last six months | |
Any other major medical disease which might impact upon the patient’s ability to participate in normal daily activities (e.g., due to hospitalisations) | |
Does not start ADHD medication following ADHD diagnosis (either due to personal choice or psychiatrist deciding not to prescribe ADHD medication) | |
Pregnancy | |
IQ < 70 | |
Partner, family member or close friend group inclusion criteria | A parent, partner or a close friend, as chosen by the participant with ADHD |
Aged 18 or over | |
Willing and able to complete web-based questionnaires regarding the participant with ADHD |
DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, IQ intelligent quotient