Title

Utility Of EEG Theta/Beta Power Ratio In ADHD Diagnosis

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Neurology

Publication Month/Year

October 19, 2016

Last Updated Month/Year

January 16, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To evaluate the evidence for EEG theta/beta power ratio for diagnosing, or helping to diagnose, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adolescent, Adult, Child

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, physician, physician assistant, psychologist

Scope

Diagnosis, Assessment and screening, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D019958 - Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, D001289 - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Keywords

ADHD, EEG

Source Citation

Practice advisory: The utility of EEG theta/beta power ratio in ADHD diagnosis. Report of the Guideline Development, Dissemination, and Implementation Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. David Gloss, Jay K. Varma, Tamara Pringsheim, Marc R. Nuwer. Neurology Nov 2016, 87 (22) 2375-2379; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003265
 

Supplemental Methodology Resources

Data Supplement, Data Supplement