The Effects of Neurofeedback Training on College Students’ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-77
Author(s):  
Shaywanna Harris ◽  
Glenn W. Lambie ◽  
Gulnora Hundley
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Neurofeedback Training ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

scholarly journals Neurofeedback Training Versus Perceptual-Motor Exercises Interventions in Visual Attention for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Neda Ghadamgahi Sani ◽  
◽  
Malahat Akbarfahimi ◽  
Shadi Akbari ◽  
Mehdi Alizadeh Zarei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Visual Attention ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Neurofeedback Training ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Motor Proficiency ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders which is characterized by poor attention and subsequently lower learning capacities comparing with normal children. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of neurofeedback and perceptual-motor exercises as two common non-pharmacological treatments on visual attention. Method: 40 combined medicated ADHD children (aged 5-12 years) were allocated randomly in two groups: neurofeedback training and perceptual-motor exercises. Visual attention and motor proficiency were assessed before and after the treatment by Continuous Performance Test (CPT) and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test (BOT), respectively. Results: according to repeated measures ANOVA, both groups showed significant improvement in three attention-related areas of CPT including reaction time, omission and commission errors (p<0.001), while the difference between two groups was not significant (p>0.05). However, in perceptual-motor exercises group, motor proficiency improved significantly (p<0.01). Conclusion: neurofeedback training intervention, as well as perceptual-motor exercises, are effective in improving ADHD symptoms and given the similar effect of both interventions and their lack of side-effects, perceptual-motor exercises appear to be the more appropriate option for reducing symptoms of ADHD, due to its additional effect on motor proficiency, rich content of purposeful activities and social interactions.

Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Moderate Suicidal Behaviors in College Students With Depressed Mood

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 980-993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connor H. G. Patros ◽  
Kristen L. Hudec ◽  
R. Matt Alderson ◽  
Lisa J. Kasper ◽  
Collin Davidson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Depressed Mood ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Suicidal Behaviors ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder
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