Offering Neurofeedback as an Intervention for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Indonesia: A Feasibility Study

Subandriyo, Aprilia and Jongsma, Maritje L.A. and WIJAYA, DANISWARA AGUSTA and TRISNADEWI, BENEDICTA AUDREY PUTRI and Paravoti, Amalia and NOVIHARTANTI, BERNADETH LESTYOBUDI and Widyorini, Endang and SULASTRI, AUGUSTINA and Breteler, Marinus H.M. (2021) Offering Neurofeedback as an Intervention for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Indonesia: A Feasibility Study. Offering Neurofeedback as an Intervention for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Indonesia: A Feasibility Study, 67 (4). E125-E. ISSN 18830498, 00232513

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: EEG Neurofeedback training is an accepted non-pharmacological therapy for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although stimulant medication is known to decrease ADHD symptoms, possible adverse effects, concerns about prolonged drug use on neural development, and problems related to the compliance with the medications are often reported. In Indonesia, research on the feasibility of EEG Neurofeedback to treat ADHD is still lacking. The current study aimed to investigate whether setting up an EEG neurofeedback training program for children with ADHD would be feasible in Indonesia. METHODS: Nine children (aged 6-12 years) participated in the study. ADHD was diagnosed using the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS). Children received twenty-five sessions of sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) neurofeedback training twice a week. Each session consisted of a 3-minute baseline, followed by 5*3 minutes of training. IQ scores and VADRS scores were collected at baseline, after completion of the intervention, and at 3 months follow-up, while school reports were provided by the schools. The EEG spectral content was determined for all 25 training sessions. In addition, a Go/No-Go Task, was administered at the first 5 training sessions, and at session 10, 15, 20 and 25. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: An overview of all the collected data is provided descriptively, given the small group size. One child dropped-out during the training because of parental request, but the remaining eight children completed the full intervention program. Descriptive data suggested improvement with respect to both the ADHD symptomatology and performance IQ. These findings are in line with previous studies. Although a control arm was not included, we propose that the abovementioned SMR neurofeedback protocol may still be offered as a suitable non-pharmacological intervention for children with ADHD in Indonesia and deserves further research.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	100 Philosophy and Psychology 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 150 Psychology
Depositing User:	Ms Endang Widyorini
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2022 08:03
Last Modified:	05 Apr 2023 02:11
URI:	http://repository.unika.ac.id/id/eprint/29437

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