Cognitively combined/engaged physical activity for the executive function, symptomology, and motor competence of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yuan Fang , Fenghua Sun , Zixin Wang , Yaxi Yang , Man Lau , Kunyi Huang , Michael Kin-Chung Yeung , Georg S. Kranz , Chetwyn C.H. Chan
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Abstract
Background
Cognitively combined/engaged physical activity (CC/CE-PA) has been used as an intervention for children/adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Method
This review aimed to quantify the effects of CC/CE-PAs on enhancing executive and physical function and alleviating ADHD symptoms in children/adolescents with ADHD. An extensive literature search of online databases identified 32 studies (75 % high-quality studies), of which 22 (pooled n=968) were included in the meta-analysis.
Results
The included studies covered five PA types with varying intervention periods, frequencies, and exercise durations. The CC/CE-PAs showed an overall significant effect on improving executive function (standardized mean difference [SMD]: 1.10) and motor competence (SMD: 0.52) and alleviating ADHD symptoms (SMD: -0.75). Program design and participants’ medication status were found to significantly moderate the effect of CC/CE-PA.
Conclusion
More evidence is needed to support the effect of CC/CE-PA by comparing it with other interventions and using a rigorous experimental design.
期刊介绍:
Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.