Neurofeedback and Cognitive Attention Training for Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Schools
Autor: | Kirsten M. Rene, Elizabeth C. Frenette, Robert T. Brennan, Naomi J. Steiner, Ellen C. Perrin |
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Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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education MEDLINE Attention training Neuropsychological Tests Electroencephalography behavioral disciplines and activities law.invention Randomized controlled trial law mental disorders Developmental and Educational Psychology medicine Humans Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Child Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Schools Cognitive Behavioral Therapy medicine.diagnostic_test Cognition Neurofeedback medicine.disease Psychiatry and Mental health Treatment Outcome Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Psychiatric status rating scales Central Nervous System Stimulants Female Psychology Clinical psychology Cognitive psychology |
Zdroj: | Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. 35:18-27 |
ISSN: | 0196-206X |
Popis: | To evaluate the efficacy of 2 computer attention training systems administered in school for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Children in second and fourth grade with a diagnosis of ADHD (n = 104) were randomly assigned to neurofeedback (NF) (n = 34), cognitive training (CT) (n = 34), or control (n = 36) conditions. A 2-point growth model assessed change from pre-post intervention on parent reports (Conners 3-Parent [Conners 3-P]; Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function [BRIEF] rating scale), teacher reports (Swanson, Kotkin, Agler, M-Flynn and Pelham scale [SKAMP]; Conners 3-Teacher [Conners 3-T]), and systematic classroom observations (Behavioral Observation of Students in Schools [BOSS]). Paired t tests and an analysis of covariance assessed change in medication.Children who received NF showed significant improvement compared with those in the control condition on the Conners 3-P Attention, Executive Functioning and Global Index, on all BRIEF summary indices, and on BOSS motor/verbal off-task behavior. Children who received CT showed no improvement compared to the control condition. Children in the NF condition showed significant improvements compared to those in the CT condition on Conners 3-P Executive Functioning, all BRIEF summary indices, SKAMP Attention, and Conners 3-T Inattention subscales. Stimulant medication dosage in methylphenidate equivalencies significantly increased for children in the CT (8.54 mg) and control (7.05 mg) conditions but not for those in the NF condition (0.29 mg).Neurofeedback made greater improvements in ADHD symptoms compared to both the control and CT conditions. Thus, NF is a promising attention training treatment intervention for children with ADHD. |
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