Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yi-Chen Lee, Chyi-Rong Chen and Keh-Chung Lin ()
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Yi-Chen Lee: School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
Chyi-Rong Chen: School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
Keh-Chung Lin: School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100, Taiwan

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 22, 1-15

Abstract: (1) Objectives: Mindfulness-based interventions have been receiving more attention in research for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to synthesize the findings of randomized controlled trials of mindfulness-based interventions for children with ADHD. (2) Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published in PsycINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar was completed from the earliest available date until August 2022. (3) Results: The systematic review included 12 studies that met the inclusion criteria, and the meta-analysis included 11 studies. The overall effect sizes were g = 0.77 for ADHD symptoms, g = 0.03 for externalizing behavior problem, g = 0.13 for internalizing behavior problem, g = 0.43 for mindfulness, and g = 0.40 for parental stress for children with ADHD. (4) Conclusion: The results of this systematic review highlight the possible benefits of mindfulness-based interventions for children with ADHD.

Keywords: ADHD; systematic review; meta-analysis; mindfulness-based intervention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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