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Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas
On-line version ISSN 1729-519X
Abstract
CASTILLO-PAREDES, Antonio; MONTALVA VALENZUELA, Felipe and NANJARI MIRANDA, Rodrigo. Physical activity, exercise and quality of life in children and adolescents with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2021, vol.20, n.5, e3714. Epub Oct 10, 2021. ISSN 1729-519X.
Introduction:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects quality of life in children and adolescents, extending into adulthood. The literature indicates that the practice of physical activity and physical exercise establishes positive benefits for the human body at a physical, biological and psychological level.
Objective:
To examine the effects of physical activity or physical exercise interventions on quality of life in children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD.
Material and Methods:
The search for research was carried out through Google Scholar, Scopus, Pubmed, Scielo, Web of Science, Dialnet and Redalyc, selecting only open access research in Spanish. The last 5 years were considered for the analysis of the research; they were searched using the words: Physical Activity and Quality of life in children and adolescents with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, Physical Exercise and Quality of life in children and adolescents with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Physical Activity and Quality of life in children and adolescents with ADHD, Physical Exercise and Quality of life in children and adolescents with ADHD.
Development:
The 8 articles selected and extracted from the databases agree with the inclusion criteria related to the physical, psychological, biological and social benefits on quality of life.
Conclusions:
Physical activity and physical exercise interventions with a duration of 15-90 minutes in children and adolescents with ADHD can be beneficial on quality of life.
Keywords : Quality of life; ADHD; Physical Activity; Exercise; Child; Adolescent..