Effects of mind-body exercise on individuals with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the effects of mind-body exercise (MBE) on ADHD through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

After identifying relevant search keywords based on the study's technical terminology, research articles were retrieved from five databases. Two researchers independently screened the results to select studies that met the inclusion criteria. A random-effects model was used to conduct a meta-analysis on the included studies.

Results

The findings indicate that MBE interventions significantly improved attention in individuals with ADHD [SMD=-0.97, 95% CI (-1.56, -0.39), P < 0.05]. However, the meta-analysis found no evidence that MBE improved executive function, emotional issues, or hyperactivity/impulsivity in ADHD patients.

Conclusions

MBE

SUBMITTER: Peng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11663905 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature