Therapeutic evaluation of biofeedback treatment on ADHD with IVA-CPT multi-quotients

VernacularTitle:视听整合持续操作测试商数对注意缺陷多动障碍儿童脑电生物反馈疗效评估研究
Author: Ling MA ; Yanling REN ; Suhong WANG ; Xuan DONG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; Integrated visual and auditory continuous performance test; EEG biofeedback treatment
From: Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(6):489-491
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the curative effect of biofeedback treatment on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) patients using integrated visual and auditory continuous performance test ( IVA-CPT).Methods 23 ADHD patients undertaked 20 times of EEG biofeedback treatment using VBFB-3000A facility.Their executive and attention quotients were measured before and after treatment by IVA-CPT.Results The pre-therapy full scale of response control and attention quotients of ADHD were 58.26 ± 32.9 and 54.43 ±34.01 respectively.After the therapy, all the quotients got improved (response control 99.3 ± 12.6, attention 84.1 ± 15.9 ) except for stamina and speed quotients both in visual and in auditory.Conclusion Shortterm EEG biofeedback treatment is one of effective methods for ADHD patients,especially for hyperactive cases.