NURSING CARE FOR ATTENTION HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by restlessness, impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. It is accepted as a neurobiological disorder with a strong genetic component and usually manifests itself in childhood for the first time and may continue until the person is an adult. Nursing actions based on scientific and ethical principles are essential to ensure comprehensive care considering the emotional, physical, and social dimensions of ADHD. Thus, the present work has the general objective of analyzing nursing care for people with ADHD. This study addresses bibliographic, qualitative, and descriptive research. Scientific articles extracted from websites from 2019 to 2025 were used, searched using the search tools “Google Scholar” and “Scielo”. Therefore, nursing actions such as humanized practices, efficient active listening, planning and implementation of strategies, contribute positively to the quality of life of people with ADHD, providing physical and psychological well-being; treatment recommendations; monitoring by the multidisciplinary team; meticulous assessments and the preparation of the care plan, since each person has their own characteristics.