Behavior changes in children/adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
Abstract Objectives: to describe behavioral changes related to mental health in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder during social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: this is a systematic review conducted under the PRISMA protocol (2020) in the PubMed,...
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Published in: | Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil Vol. 23 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Instituto Materno Infantil de Pernambuco
2023
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Summary: | Abstract Objectives: to describe behavioral changes related to mental health in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder during social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: this is a systematic review conducted under the PRISMA protocol (2020) in the PubMed, SciELO and VHL databases, with a period of 2019-2022. Results: 3,735 studies were screened and ten were selected, according to the eligibility criteria. The sample had 4,688 participants. There was evidence of a worsening of signs and symptoms regarding the mental health of this population, expressed mainly through changes in mood, with increased anxiety, sadness or depressed symptoms, in addition to increased hyperactivity. Behavioral changes also included reduced sleep quality and physical activity, and increased use of digital technologies and screen time. Conclusions: it was described that children and youth groups, especially those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, had increased emotional symptoms and conduct problems when compared to before the pandemic, making it possible to recognize the negative repercussions of the changes imposed by it. These factors are important for planning more effective care strategies.
Resumo Objetivos: descrever mudanças comportamentais, relacionadas à saúde mental, em crianças e adolescentes com Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade durante o isolamento social devido à pandemia da COVID-19. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão sistemática conduzida sob protocolo PRISMA (2020) nas bases de dados PubMed, SciELO e BVS, com período de 2019-2022. Resultados: foram triados 3.735 estudos e selecionados dez, de acordo com os critérios de elegibilidade. A amostra contou com 4.688 participantes. Evidenciou-se um agravamento de sinais e sintomas quanto à saúde mental dessa população expresso principalmente através de mudanças no estado de humor, com aumento da ansiedade, tristeza ou sintoma deprimido, além do aumento da hiperatividade. As mudanças comportamentais incluíram ainda redução da qualidade do sono e da prática de atividades físicas e aumento do uso de tecnologias digitais e tempo de tela. Conclusões: foi descrito que os grupos infanto-juvenis, sobretudo com Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade, tinham sintomas emocionais e problemas de conduta aumentados quando comparados a antes da pandemia, sendo possível reconhecer as repercussões negativas das mudanças impostas por ela. Esses fatores são importantes para o planejamento de estratégias de cuidado mais efetivas. |
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ISSN: | 1519-3829 1806-9304 |
DOI: | 10.1590/1806-9304202300000353-en |