Interventions Based on Mind–Body Therapies for the Improvement of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Youth: A Systematic Review
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Barranco Ruiz, Yaira María; Etxabe, Bingen Esturo; Ramírez Vélez, Robinson; Villa González, EmilioEditorial
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Mind–body therapies Relaxation therapy Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptom Children Adolescents
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2019-06-30Referencia bibliográfica
Barranco-Ruiz, Y., Esturo Etxabe, B., Ramírez-Vélez, R., & Villa-González, E. (2019). Interventions Based on Mind–Body Therapies for the Improvement of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Youth: A Systematic Review. Medicina, 55(7), 325.
Abstract
Background and objectives: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the
most common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Mind–body therapies (MBTs) seem
to be effective for improving health in different populations; however, whether a positive effect occurs
in children and adolescents with ADHD is still controversial. The main aim of this systematic review
was to analyse the interventions based on MBT aimed to improve the main ADHD symptoms in
children and adolescents. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the
preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify
MBT studies on children and adolescents (4–18 years) with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD. Study quality
was evaluated by the NIH quality tool (U.S. National Institute of Health). Results: There were positive
results in eleven out of twelve included studies regarding the effect of the MBT interventions onADHD
symptoms. With respect to ADHD symptoms, we observed differences across studies. In relation to
the studies’ quality, eleven studies were rated “poor” and one was rated as “fair”. Conclusions: MBTs,
such as yoga or mindfulness, could be positive strategies to mitigate ADHD symptoms in children and
adolescents. However, further research with high-quality designs, with randomization, greater sample
sizes, and more intensive supervised practice programs are needed.