ADHD in prisoners

Description: 
The project was a collaboration among the Centre for Research and Education in Forensic Psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital, the University of Bergen (Department of Clinical Medicine and Department of Psychosocial Science) and the Correctional Service Region West.   

Objectives:  
The aim of the present study was to study whether inmates who were referred to the health service for an assessment of ADHD met the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis based on a comprehensive assessment. 

Outcomes:  

• Stokkeland, L., Fasmer, O. B., Waage, L., & Hansen A. L. (2014). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among Inmates in Bergen Prison. Scandinavian Journal of  Psychology, 55, 343-349 

Other related studies:   

• Fasmer, O.B., Mjeldheim, K., Førland, W., Hansen, A. L., Dilsaver, S., Ødegaard, K. J., Berle, J.Ø. 2015. Motor Activity in Adult Patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Psychiatry Investigation. 12, 474-482. doi: 10.4306/pi.2015.12.4.474 
• Fasmer, Ole Bernt; Mjeldheim, Kristin; Førland, Wenche; Hansen, Anita Lill; Syrstad, Vigdis Elin Giæver; Ødegaard, Ketil Joachim; Berle, Jan Øystein. (2016). Linear and non-linear analyses of Conner's Continuous Performance Test-II discriminate adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder from patients with mood and anxiety disorders. BMC Psychiatry, 16, 284