AUTHOR=Peng Jin , Wang Weiran , Wang Yiting , Hu Fengting , Jia Mingyuan 

TITLE=Effects of mind-body exercise on individuals with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychiatry

VOLUME=Volume 15 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1490708

DOI=10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1490708

ISSN=1664-0640

ABSTRACT=ObjectiveTo explore the effects of mind-body exercise (MBE) on ADHD through a systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsAfter identifying relevant search keywords based on the study’s technical terminology, research articles were retrieved from five databases. Two researchers independently screened the results to select studies that met the inclusion criteria. A random-effects model was used to conduct a meta-analysis on the included studies.ResultsThe findings indicate that MBE interventions significantly improved attention in individuals with ADHD [SMD=-0.97, 95% CI (-1.56, -0.39), P < 0.05]. However, the meta-analysis found no evidence that MBE improved executive function, emotional issues, or hyperactivity/impulsivity in ADHD patients.ConclusionsMBE is beneficial for attention improvement in ADHD patients. However, further evidence is needed to support its efficacy as an adjunctive treatment for other symptoms.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD42023447510.