Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity among Individuals with Self-Reported Impaired Wound Healing

Jessica Balikji, Maarten M. Hoogbergen, johan garssen, Joris Verster

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Abstract

Background: Inattention and impulsivity are common causes of accidents and injury. The aim of the current study was to examine the level of attention deficit (AD), hyperactivity, and impulsivity (HI) in individuals with and without self-reported impaired wound healing (IWH). Methods: A survey was conducted among N = 773 Dutch young adults, 18–30 years old. N = 198 were allocated to the IWH group and N = 575 to the control group. All participants completed the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Rating Scale. Results: The analysis revealed that the IWH group has significantly higher scores on AD and HI, compared to the control group. Among the IWH group, 12.8% screened positive for AD (compared to 5.8% of the control group) and 14.0% screened positive for HI (compared to 7.4% of the control group). Conclusion: Clinically relevant increased inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity were observed among individuals with self-reported impaired wound healing.

Original languageEnglish
Article number961
JournalBrain Sciences
Volume12
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2022

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Funding

J.G. is part-time employee of Nutricia Research and received research grants from Nutricia research foundation, Top Institute Pharma, Top Institute Food and Nutrition, GSK, STW, NWO, Friesland Campina, CCC, Raak-Pro, and EU. Over the past three years, J.C.V. has acted as a consultant for KNMP, Mentis, Red Bull, Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, and Toast!. The other authors have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

FundersFunder number
Friesland Campina
Nutricia Research
Top Institute Food and Nutrition
GlaxoSmithKline
European Commission
Nutricia Research Foundation
Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen
Top Institute Pharma
Childhood Cancer Canada

    Keywords

    • ADHD
    • attention deficit
    • hyperactivity
    • impaired wound healing
    • impulsivity
    • perceived immune fitness
    • slow healing wounds
    • wound infection

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