Assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review
Abstract Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder which poses challenges for the individuals with the disorder and their families. While stimulant medications are effective, a comprehensive approach, including psychosocial and behavioral i...
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| author | Meshal A. Sultan Faisal A. Nawaz Batol Alattar Eman Khalaf Sidra Shadan Naila El-Abiary Shakeel Tegginmani Rakhtan K. Qasba Jigar Jogia |
| author_facet | Meshal A. Sultan Faisal A. Nawaz Batol Alattar Eman Khalaf Sidra Shadan Naila El-Abiary Shakeel Tegginmani Rakhtan K. Qasba Jigar Jogia |
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| description | Abstract Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder which poses challenges for the individuals with the disorder and their families. While stimulant medications are effective, a comprehensive approach, including psychosocial and behavioral interventions, is recommended. There is a growing body of research exploring the potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions for children with ADHD. Our study aims to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions in reducing ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents through a systematic review of relevant studies. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, our systematic review searched PubMed, Cochrane library, Psycinfo, and Scopus from January 2000 to August 2022. We included studies focusing on mindfulness for pediatric ADHD, comprising various study designs with a minimum 8-week duration. Descriptive statistics summarized results, while risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane RoB and ROBANS tools. The quality of RCTs was further evaluated using the Correlation of Quality Measures tool. Results In the initial search, 450 records were identified, and after removing duplicates, 339 underwent screening. Forty-one studies underwent full text assessment for eligibility, with 11 studies meeting inclusion criteria, including seven RCTs, two Quasi RCTs, and three cohort studies. These studies, conducted in five countries, involved participants aged 7 to 18 years. Six studies showed improvement in hyperactivity/inattentive symptoms, and five studies showed improvement in impulsivity. Conclusions This systematic review demonstrates the potential benefits of mindfulness programs on ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. This study emphasizes the need for high-quality research to explore mindfulness-based interventions for ADHD management in younger populations. PROSPERO registration number: IDCRD42024520800 |
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| spelling | doaj-art-055cb39b1c1b46f1bb18b4f30a6aa4bb2025-01-19T12:38:54ZengBMCBMC Pediatrics1471-24312025-01-0125112210.1186/s12887-024-05310-zAssessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic reviewMeshal A. Sultan0Faisal A. Nawaz1Batol Alattar2Eman Khalaf3Sidra Shadan4Naila El-Abiary5Shakeel Tegginmani6Rakhtan K. Qasba7Jigar Jogia8College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai HealthAl Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Emirates Health ServicesCollege of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai HealthAl Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Emirates Health ServicesCollege of Medicine, Ajman UniversityMental Health Centre of Excellence, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai HealthCollege of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai HealthGreen Life Medical College and HospitalZayedAbstract Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder which poses challenges for the individuals with the disorder and their families. While stimulant medications are effective, a comprehensive approach, including psychosocial and behavioral interventions, is recommended. There is a growing body of research exploring the potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions for children with ADHD. Our study aims to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions in reducing ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents through a systematic review of relevant studies. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, our systematic review searched PubMed, Cochrane library, Psycinfo, and Scopus from January 2000 to August 2022. We included studies focusing on mindfulness for pediatric ADHD, comprising various study designs with a minimum 8-week duration. Descriptive statistics summarized results, while risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane RoB and ROBANS tools. The quality of RCTs was further evaluated using the Correlation of Quality Measures tool. Results In the initial search, 450 records were identified, and after removing duplicates, 339 underwent screening. Forty-one studies underwent full text assessment for eligibility, with 11 studies meeting inclusion criteria, including seven RCTs, two Quasi RCTs, and three cohort studies. These studies, conducted in five countries, involved participants aged 7 to 18 years. Six studies showed improvement in hyperactivity/inattentive symptoms, and five studies showed improvement in impulsivity. Conclusions This systematic review demonstrates the potential benefits of mindfulness programs on ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. This study emphasizes the need for high-quality research to explore mindfulness-based interventions for ADHD management in younger populations. PROSPERO registration number: IDCRD42024520800https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05310-zMindfulnessADHDSymptomatologyAttentionHyperactivity |
| spellingShingle | Meshal A. Sultan Faisal A. Nawaz Batol Alattar Eman Khalaf Sidra Shadan Naila El-Abiary Shakeel Tegginmani Rakhtan K. Qasba Jigar Jogia Assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review BMC Pediatrics Mindfulness ADHD Symptomatology Attention Hyperactivity |
| title | Assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review |
| title_full | Assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review |
| title_short | Assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review |
| title_sort | assessing the impact of mindfulness programs on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents a systematic review |
| topic | Mindfulness ADHD Symptomatology Attention Hyperactivity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05310-z |
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