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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pediatric Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Descriptive Review
Joint Authors
Searight, Barbara K.
Searight, H. Russell
Perkins, Scott
Robertson, Kayla
Smith, Todd
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), characterized by impulsivity, distractibility, and inattention, has an estimated pediatric population prevalence of 6–8%.
Family physicians and pediatricians evaluate and treat the majority of children with this condition.
The evidence-based treatment of choice for ADHD, stimulant medication, continues to be a source of public controversy.
Surveys suggest that among parents of children with ADHD, there is considerable interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
These therapies include herbal preparations, mineral supplements, sugar restriction, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Other AD/HD therapies include neuro-feedback, cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and exposure to “green space.” In order to assist physicians and mental health professionals in responding to patient and parent queries, this paper briefly describes these CAM therapies and current research regarding their effectiveness.
While investigations in this area are hampered by research design issues such as sample size and the absence of double-blind placebo-controlled trials, there is some evidence that omega three fatty acids, zinc supplements, and neuro-feedback may have some efficacy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Searight, H. Russell& Robertson, Kayla& Smith, Todd& Perkins, Scott& Searight, Barbara K.. 2012. Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pediatric Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Descriptive Review. ISRN Psychiatry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499357
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Searight, H. Russell…[et al.]. Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pediatric Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Descriptive Review. ISRN Psychiatry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499357
American Medical Association (AMA)
Searight, H. Russell& Robertson, Kayla& Smith, Todd& Perkins, Scott& Searight, Barbara K.. Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pediatric Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Descriptive Review. ISRN Psychiatry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499357
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499357