The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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The Literature Study for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) in Traditional Chinese Medical Journals

주의력결핍 과잉행동장애 치료에 대한 문헌적 고찰 -최근 중의 잡지를 중심으로-

  • Kim, Jang-Hyun (Department of pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Hee-Eun (Department of pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 김장현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과교실) ;
  • 김희은 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과교실)
  • Published : 2006.08.31
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Abstract

Objective : The aim of this study was to investigate treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) in current Traditional Chinese Medical Journals. Methods : From January 2000 to December 2005, we searched Traditional Chinese Medical Journals. Results : 21 articles were selected and classified into two large groups, case report and comparison study. Totally 1137 cases, complete cures are 276, significant improvements and some improvement 1028, complete cure rate 24.27%, total improvement rate 90.41%. Conclusion : Oriental medical treatments for ADHD were investigated to be effective in most trials. But there remains a debate about outcome criteria. Further studies are needed. Treatment methods were herbal medicine, acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, family consult.

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