The Importance of Belonging to a Context: A Nurse-Led Lifestyle Intervention for Adult Persons with ADHD

Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2021 Mar;42(3):216-226. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2020.1793247. Epub 2020 Aug 18.

Abstract

Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and mental illness involves an increased risk of lifestyle-related diseases. Although there are several ways to provide support to adult persons with ADHD, there is a lack of non-medical strategies for this purpose. This study explore how adult persons with ADHD with mental illness experienced taking part in a nurse-led lifestyle intervention. Fifteen participants participated in a 52-week lifestyle intervention. The analysis revealed two main categories; Building trusting relationships and Health together. This nurse-led lifestyle intervention could be an alternative or complement to current approaches to promoting health in adults with ADHD.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Nurse's Role