Exercise Interventions in Children and Adolescents With ADHD: A Systematic Review
Neudecker C, Mewes N, Reimers AK, Woll A (2019)
Publication Language: English
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Book Volume: 23
Pages Range: 307-324
Journal Issue: 4
Abstract
Objective: Exercise has attracted attention as a potential helpful intervention in children with ADHD. Effects are emphasized on cognition, social-emotional, and motor development. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted using the electronic databases Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and ERIC to analyze the efficacy of different types of exercise interventions in children and adolescents with ADHD. Seven studies examining the acute and 14 studies examining the long-term effects were included. Results: The largest effects were reported for mixed exercise programs on ADHD symptomatology and fine motor precision. However, because of the large differences in the study designs, the comparability is limited. Conclusion: At this time, no evidence-based recommendation can be formulated regarding frequency, intensity, or duration of exercise. Nevertheless, some first trends regarding the effects of certain types of exercise can be identified. When focusing on long-term health benefits in children and adolescents with ADHD, qualitative exercise characteristics might play an important role.
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APA:
Neudecker, C., Mewes, N., Reimers, A.K., & Woll, A. (2019). Exercise Interventions in Children and Adolescents With ADHD: A Systematic Review. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(4), 307-324. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1087054715584053
MLA:
Neudecker, Christina, et al. "Exercise Interventions in Children and Adolescents With ADHD: A Systematic Review." Journal of Attention Disorders 23.4 (2019): 307-324.
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