inattention (poor concentration, attention disorder)
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Etiology
Pathology
- see attention
Clinical manifestations
- easy distractibility
- staring into space
- unaware of surroundings
- difficulty finishing tasks
- difficulty concentrating on work
- also see attention assessment
More general terms
More specific terms
- attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- attention-deficit without hyperactivity
- hemi-inattention (unilateral neglect)
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., Text Revision, DSM-IV, American Psychiatric Association, Washington DC, 1994
- ↑ Mahler ME, In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Stewart DE, Vigod S Postpartum Depression. N Engl J Med 2016; 375:2177-2186. December 1, 2016 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27959754 <Internet> http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcp1607649