A Clinical Study on 3 Cases of ADHD Children Treated with Neurofeedback

뉴로피드백을 이용한 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애의 치료 3례

  • Hwang, Young-Jun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Ki-Bong (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Min, Sang-Yeon (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Jang-Hyun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 황영준 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 김기봉 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 민상연 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 김장현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Published : 2007.12.31

Abstract

Objectives Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) is a type of psychiatric disorder characterized with the primary symptoms of inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. The purpose of this study is to examine ADHD children who were treated with neurofeedback therapy. Methods We analyzed clinical report of 3 ADHD children who treated with neurofeedback therapy from January 2006 to June 2006. Results 1. All 3 children were diagnosed with predominantly inattention type of ADHD. 2. After treatment, cognitive strength, response, concentration, workload, left / right brain activity score were all different from each children. 3. After treatment, left and right brain activities were balanced. 4. After treatment, learning ability level was increased. 5. After treatment, the childrenwere in a better state referred to conner's scale and H.S.Q. score. Conclusions Further studies will be needed to get more clinical cases about the benefits of neurofeedback therapy with herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment.

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