A Meta-analysis of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A Meta-analysis of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Jha Nidhi Bhagwati , Dr. (Prof.) Jasmine Anandabai , Dr. Shikha Singh

ADHD, children, cognitive behavior therapy, non-pharmacological treatments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by three major symptoms which are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior affecting more than 10% of children’s academic performance worldwide. This meta-analysis is aimed to evaluate the efficacy of various non-pharmacological treatment interventions available for ADHD children. 15 studies met the inclusion criteria and a systematic literature review was conducted. Analysis showed that non-pharmacological treatments had a moderate effect size (SMD=-0.59, 95% CI -0.83 to -0.34, p<0.001) for managing ADHD symptoms in children. Among all the evaluated treatments cognitive behavior therapy had the largest effect (SMD=-0.89, 95% CI -1.28 to -0.50, p<0.001), followed by mindfulness meditation (SMD=-0.43, 95% CI -0.71 to -0.15, p=0.003). Neurofeedback and dietary interventions had smaller effect sizes but were still statistically significant. The research findings do suggest that non-pharmacological treatments can be effective for managing ADHD symptoms and may be a valuable addition to the treatment options for ADHD. However, in order to determine which nonpharmacological treatments are most effective for specific patient populations and to assess the long-term effects of these treatments, more research is needed.

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"A Meta-analysis of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.d195-d197, April-2023, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2304326.pdf

Volume 8 Issue 4, April-2023

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Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_191687

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Research Area: Health Science 

Country: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

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