<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sec id="j_gp-2019-0007_s_007_w2aab3b7b7b1b6b1aab1c16b1Aa"><h3>Objective</h3><p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent disorders in childhood, which may pose risks in later life such as academic underachievement and anti-social behaviour. It has been suggested that mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) may contribute to positive outcomes with child and adult populations. In this article, we aim to systematically review the literature regarding the effectiveness of MBI on both children with ADHD and their parents.</p></sec><sec id="j_gp-2019-0007_s_008_w2aab3b7b7b1b6b1aab1c16b2Aa"><h3>Method</h3><p>Seven databases were searched using the PRISMA criteria and included peer-reviewed journals and grey literature.</p></sec><sec id="j_gp-2019-0007_s_009_w2aab3b7b7b1b6b1aab1c16b3Aa"><h3>Results</h3><p>Ten studies met the inclusion criteria. Findings suggested that MBI had positive results in addressing attention deficits in children with ADHD, but in terms of hyperactivity, the evidence was conflicting. MBI interventions also appear to effectively address parental stress and family functioning. However, the rating from the quality assessment showed several methodological limitations.</p></sec><sec id="j_gp-2019-0007_s_010_w2aab3b7b7b1b6b1aab1c16b4Aa"><h3>Discussion</h3><p>The current evidence on the impact of MBI on ADHD symptoms is non-conclusive. However, promising data indicated the potential for MBI in addressing parental stress and family functioning. Further research is recommended to overcome the current methodological limitations.</p></sec></abstract>

ObjectiveAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent disorders in childhood, which may pose risks in later life such as academic underachievement and anti-social behaviour. It has been suggested that mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) may contribute to positive outcomes with child and adult populations. In this article, we aim to systematically review the literature regarding the effectiveness of MBI on both children with ADHD and their parents.MethodSeven databases were searched using the PRISMA criteria and included peer-reviewed journals and grey literature.ResultsTen studies met the inclusion criteria. Findings suggested that MBI had positive results in addressing attention deficits in children with ADHD, but in terms of hyperactivity, the evidence was conflicting. MBI interventions also appear to effectively address parental stress and family functioning. However, the rating from the quality assessment showed several methodological limitations.DiscussionThe current evidence on the impact of MBI on ADHD symptoms is non-conclusive. However, promising data indicated the potential for MBI in addressing parental stress and family functioning. Further research is recommended to overcome the current methodological limitations.

A systematic review of mindfulness based interventions for children and young people with ADHD and their parents

Global Psychiatry

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ObjectiveAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent disorders in childhood, which may pose risks in later life such as...

A systematic review of mindfulness based interventions for children and young people with ADHD and their parents

Pubblicato online: 13 mag 2019

Pagine: 79 - 95

Ricevuto: 26 feb 2019

Accettato: 03 mar 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gp-2019-0007

Parole chiave
ADHD, mindfulness, hyperactivity, attention, intervention, systematic review, effectiveness, children, young people, parents

© 2019 Illaria Tercelli, Nuno Ferreira, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

A systematic review of mindfulness based interventions for children and young people with ADHD and their parents

Pubblicato online: 13 mag 2019

Pagine: 79 - 95

Ricevuto: 26 feb 2019

Accettato: 03 mar 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gp-2019-0007

Parole chiaveADHD, mindfulness, hyperactivity, attention, intervention, systematic review, effectiveness, children, young people, parents

© 2019 Illaria Tercelli, Nuno Ferreira, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
ADHD, mindfulness, hyperactivity, attention, intervention, systematic review, effectiveness, children, young people, parents