Therapeutic Effect of Electroencephalograph Biofeedback on Cognitive Function of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- VernacularTitle:脑电生物反馈治疗注意缺陷多动障碍儿童的疗效
- Author:
rong-huan, JIANG
;
xiao-hong, DAI
;
yu-feng, WANG
;
bo-mei, GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
electroencephalograph biofeedback;
cognitive function;
child
- From:Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2006;0(24):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of electroencephalograph(EEG)biofeedback on clinical symptoms and cognitive function of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).Methods Twenty children aged(10.4?2.2)years old who were diagnosed as ADHD according to American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders the 4th ed received EEG biofeedback treatment.The treatment was administered by Autogenic A620 machine,? wave(4-8 Hz)was suppressed and sensory motor rate wave was strengthened(12-15 Hz)at the same time.The treatment was total 40 times.Before and after treatment,Conner's Behavior Rating Scale-parent questionnaire was administered to assess the clinical symptoms,wechsler memory scale(WMS)to assess the long-term memory,short-term memory and instantaneous memory,number cancellation test and stroop test were used to assess the cognitive process speed and selective attention,and continuous performance test(CPT)was administered to assess the attention and impulsiveness.The children in healthy control group who compared with ADHD children by one to one came from the primary or middle school near the hospital,the age difference between ADHD child and healthy control group was within 6 months.All the measurements were administered to the healthy control group.Results After the EEG biofeedback treatment,the score of behavior factor in Conners Scale decreased significantly(P0.05).Conclusions Forty sessions EEG biofeedback can improve clinical symptoms,attention,memory,selective attention and cognitive process speed of ADHD children significantly,some indicators even become normal.
