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inattention (poor concentration, attention disorder)

Etiology: - delirium - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - stroke - depression [3] Pathology: - see attention Clinical manifestations: 1) easy distractibility 2) staring into space 3) unaware of surroundings 4) difficulty finishing tasks 5) difficulty concentrating on work 6) also see attention assessment

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attention attention assessment

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attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attention-deficit without hyperactivity hemi-inattention (unilateral neglect)

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sign/symptom

References

  1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., Text Revision, DSM-IV, American Psychiatric Association, Washington DC, 1994
  2. Mahler ME, In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004
  3. Stewart DE, Vigod S Postpartum Depression. N Engl J Med 2016; 375:2177-2186. December 1, 2016 PMID: 27959754 http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcp1607649