From diagnosis to treatment: multidisciplinary approach and quality of life in ADHD

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) represents a significant challenge for public health, considering its impact on various aspects of the lives of affected individuals. The manifestations of the disorder, such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, hinder academic performance, social interactions, and emotional well-being, which justifies the need for a deeper look into its implications. Multidisciplinary intervention in the treatment of ADHD emerges as a promising strategy, with the potential to improve the quality of life of patients by integrating different specialties into the therapeutic approach. This study aims to analyze the multidisciplinary intervention and its impact on the quality of life of patients with ADHD. A qualitative narrative review was conducted between February and March 2025, with the selection of publications from 2021 to 2025. The descriptors used were “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,” “Learning Disabilities,” and “Multidisciplinary Care Team.” Searches were conducted in the SciELO, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases, including articles in Portuguese and excluding studies with inadequate methodologies or inconclusive results. The review identified the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of ADHD, involving doctors, psychologists, nutritionists, speech therapists, educators, and nurses. The integrated work of these professionals has shown good results in symptom control and the improvement of patients’ quality of life, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and continuous follow-up.