J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2015 Feb;54(1):62-68. 10.4306/jknpa.2015.54.1.62.

Clinical Significance for Neurofeedback Training of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Kim JI
• Yoon S
• Oh HK
• Lee SH

• KMID: 2343999
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4306/jknpa.2015.54.1.62

Abstract

The aim of this article was to determine clinical significance of neurofeedback training of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many previous studies showed that the characteristic pattern of electroencephalogram (EEG) can be found in ADHD children. Neurofeedback training is developed based on this characteristic EEG pattern. Theta power and theta/beta power ratio have been known as useful indicators of neurofeedback training. However, in Korea, direct analysis of EEG change patterns before and after neurofeedback training is very rare. We reviewed the current findings of neurofeedback training of children with ADHD, and its clinical implications were discussed.

Keyword

Neurofeedback; EEG; ADHD; Theta/beta ratio

MeSH Terms

Child*
Electroencephalography
Humans
Korea
Neurofeedback*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Mean theta/beta ratios database with ADHD and adult group (eye-opened). Permitted and Adapted from Lubar et al.18) [J Psychoeducational Assesment (ADHD Special, 1995), pp.143-160; Copyright 2015 by copyright holder, Reprinted by Permission of SAGE Publications, Inc.].

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