Effect of physical activity on sleep function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder:a systematic review
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.10.003
- VernacularTitle:身体活动改善注意缺陷多动障碍和孤独症谱系障碍儿童睡眠功能的系统综述
- Author:
Tongnian YANG
1
;
Jie REN
;
Hui XIAO
;
Xiaoyan FAN
Author Information
1. 上海体育大学竞技运动学院,上海市 200438
- Keywords:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
autism spectrum disorder;
children;
physical activity;
sleep function;
systematic review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2024;30(10):1133-1139
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To systematically evaluate the effect of physical activity on sleep function in children with attention deficit hy-peractivity disorder(ADHD)and autism spectrum disorder(ASD). Methods A systematic review was conducted by searching relevant literature in CNKI,Wanfang data,PubMed,PsycIN-FO,Web of Science and SPORTDiscus databases,ranging from inception to August,2024. Results A total of eight randomized controlled trials were included,originating from China,Germany,Turkey and the United States,involving 311 participants,and were published in journals related to psychology,medicine and sports science.The participants were aged between four and twelve years,and the primary health conditions in-cluded inattention,hyperactivity/impulsivity and combined types.The scores of PEDro scale of the included stud-ies ranged from five to eight,indicating overall study quality as moderate to good.The types of interventions mainly included physical education programs,adaptive physical activities and exercise rehabilitation.The dura-tion of the interventions was 30 to 60 minutes per session,one to three times per week,over a period of two to twelve weeks,with moderate to high intensity.Physical activity could improve sleep quality,shorten sleep laten-cy and enhance sleep efficiency in children with ADHD and ASD.Regular participation in physical education or group sports activities improved children's sleep quality and efficiency,and also enhanced social skills and emo-tional regulation.Adaptive physical activities effectively improved sleep behaviors in children with ASD and helped regulate emotions and alleviate anxiety.Exercise rehabilitation improved sleep quality and reduced night-time awakenings in children with ADHD. Conclusion Physical activity can improve sleep quality,enhance sleep efficiency,shorten sleep latency and improve the overall quality of life in children with ADHD and ASD.
