The common occupational therapy interventions for formal education of late childhood clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a scoping review
Date of Completion
2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Keywords
Formal Education, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Abstract
This scoping review compiled the latest literature regarding the Occupational Therapy Interventions aimed at the participation in Formal Education for late childhood children (ages 6 to 12) diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This scoping review was conducted to determine the (1) common occupational therapy interventions for the stated population, (2) limitations and (3) the common ADHD symptoms targeted by these interventions. The PRISMA protocol design was used to guide the researchers in forming their scoping process. Databases, namely MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL, and Academic Search Complete, were used to gather information via 12 combinations of
Sources were selected from the latter’s results via the inclusion/exclusion criteria. The scoping review yielded several main outcomes and measures. The study revealed that ADHD occurs in approximately 5.9% of children, and these children make up a substantial portion (26%-75%) of occupational therapists' caseloads. The most prevalent occupational therapy interventions for children with ADHD are related to sensory processing, fine motor function, and school functioning. Visuomotor skills, self-management activities, and environment modification were identified as the main themes of interventions. They classified interventions based on ADHD symptoms addressed and assessed the quality of the research articles using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT). The review also highlighted gaps in interventions, such as challenges with costly equipment and concerns about effectiveness and safety. In terms of distribution, the majority of ADHD interventions focused on addressing inattention symptoms, with fewer interventions targeting impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility.
APA Citation
Balboa, R. P., Bandong, D. Y., Bleza, G. D., Co, D. M., Dimaano, A. C., Magsanay, A. T., Sarmiento, J. R., Viado, M. P., & Wagan, R. R. (2023). The common occupational therapy interventions for formal education of late childhood clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a scoping review. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bsot/70