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Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2026, 7(2); doi: 10.25236/AJMHS.2026.070206.

Application Status and Prospect of Behavioral Training Combined with Electroencephalographic Biofeedback in the Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder under the "Integration of Medical and Family Care" Model

Author(s)

Yudan Chen, Chunxia Ke, Ping Liang, Yantao Li

Corresponding Author:
Yudan Chen
Affiliation(s)

Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Maoming, Maoming, 525000, Guangdong, China

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood, with a global incidence ranging from 5% to 10%. Its core symptoms (inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity) severely impair children’s cognitive development, academic performance, and social adaptation, increase the risk of accidental injuries, and impose a heavy care burden on families. Pharmacological treatments, while effective in the short term, are limited by adverse reactions and contraindications, whereas single non-pharmacological interventions lack sustainability and generalization of efficacy. This study aims to systematically synthesize the theoretical basis, application models, and clinical outcomes of behavioral training combined with electroencephalographic biofeedback for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under the "Integration of Medical and Family Care" model, thereby providing evidence-based support for the development of scientific and effective comprehensive intervention strategies. A literature review was conducted based on the ecological systems theory and chronic disease management model. We analyzed the synergistic mechanisms of electroencephalographic biofeedback (improving neural function by regulating θ/β wave ratio and sensorimotor rhythm) and behavioral training (shaping adaptive behaviors through parental training and positive reinforcement), and systematically summarized their clinical application paths and implementation models. The "Integration of Medical and Family Care" model constructs a synergistic framework of "professional medical intervention + family environmental support" and forms a closed-loop management system of "assessment - intervention - family practice - re-assessment". This model demonstrates significant efficacy in improving ADHD core symptoms, enhancing executive functions, and optimizing family management.

Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Integration of Medical and Family Care; Behavioral training; Electroencephalographic biofeedback; Combined therapy; Literature review

Cite This Paper

Yudan Chen, Chunxia Ke, Ping Liang, Yantao Li. Application Status and Prospect of Behavioral Training Combined with Electroencephalographic Biofeedback in the Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder under the "Integration of Medical and Family Care" Model. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2026), Vol. 7, Issue 2: 33-39. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2026.070206.

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