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Mindfulness-based training effect on attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation among children with ADHD: The role of family engagement in randomized controlled trials.

Archives of psychiatric nursing
December 1, 2024
Nadia Waheed Elzohairy et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

To investigate the effects of mindfulness-based training on attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation among children diagnosed with ADHD.

Results Summary

The study found statistically significant improvements in attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation in children with ADHD after mindfulness-based training, enhancing their overall performance in activities.

Population

60 children diagnosed with ADHD and their parents (30 in the study group, 30 in the control group).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (6)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mindfulness-based training intervention
decrease
inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
school-aged children
-
enhances those symptoms
#1
mindfulness-based training intervention
increase
emotional regulation and well-being
school-aged children
-
improving
#2
mindfulness-based training intervention
increase
quality of life
school-aged children
-
improving
#3
mindfulness-based training
increase
level of attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation
children diagnosed with ADHD
-
statistically significant difference
#4
mindfulness-based interventions
increase
inattention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation
children with ADHD
-
effective in improving
#5
mindfulness-based interventions
increase
performance in all activities
children with ADHD
-
increasing
#6
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most common psychiatric conditions affecting school-aged children, marked by diverse levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Mindfulness-based training intervention throughout childhood enhances those symptoms, improving emotional regulation and well-being, hence improving their quality of life. AIM: To investigate the effects of mindfulness-based training on attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation among children diagnosed with ADHD. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used to carry out this study. SETTING: This study was conducted at the outpatient Medical National Institute in Damanhur. The subjects were 60 children and their parents for the control and study groups (30 in each group). TOOLS: Researchers used three tools to collect the necessary data: Tool I, A Socio-demographic and Academic Data Questionnaire; Tool II, the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS); and Tool III, The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. RESULTS: The difference in the level of attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation between the study and control groups after the mindfulness-based training intervention was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in improving inattention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation among children with ADHD and increasing their performance in all activities. RECOMMENDATIONS: Health care professionals should consider incorporating mindfulness-based techniques into standard treatment protocols for children with ADHD. Families should be educated about the benefits of mindfulness as family involvement appears to strengthen the effectiveness of these interventions. These programs should be accessible in schools, community centers, and therapeutic settings to guarantee general distribution. RCT: NCT06131190, Date: 11-9-2023.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityMindfulnessMaleFemaleImpulsive BehaviorChildEmotional RegulationAttentionSurveys and QuestionnairesQuality of LifeParents
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score18.15
Normalized Score0.70
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