RT Journal Article

A1 Ola, Cindy
A1 Gonzalez, Erin
A1 Tran, Nguyen
A1 Sasser, Tyler
A1 Kuhn, Michelle
A1 LaCount, Patrick A
A1 Stein, Mark A
A1 Mendoza, Jason A
A1 Tandon, Pooja S
T1 Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Lifestyle Enhancement for
ADHD Program
JF Journal of Pediatric Psychology
JO J Pediatr Psychol
YR 2021
DO 10.1093/jpepsy/jsab039
VO 46
IS 6
SP 662
OP 672
SN 0146-8693
AB To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Lifestyle Enhancement for
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Program (LEAP), a novel parent
behavior management training program that promotes physical activity (PA) and
positive health behaviors and is enhanced with mobile health technology (Garmin)
and a social media (Facebook) curriculum for parents of children with ADHD.The
study included parents of children ages 5–10 years diagnosed with ADHD who did not
engage in the recommended >60 min/day of moderate to vigorous PA based on parent
report at baseline. Parents participated in the 8-week LEAP group and joined a
private Facebook group. Children and one parent wore wrist-worn Garmin activity
trackers daily. Parents completed the Treatment Adherence Inventory, Client
Satisfaction Questionnaire, and participated in a structured focus group about
their experiences with various aspects of the program.Of 31 children enrolled,
51.5% had ADHD combined presentation, 36.3% with ADHD, predominately inattentive
presentation, and 12.1% had unspecified ADHD (age 5–10; M = 7.6; 48.4% female).
Parents attended an average of 86% of group sessions. On average, parents wore
their Garmins for 5.1 days/week (average step count 7,092 steps/day) and children
for 6.0 days/week (average step count 9,823 steps/day). Overall, parents and
children were adherent to intervention components and acceptability of the program
was high.Findings indicate that the LEAP program is an acceptable and feasible
intervention model for promoting PA among parents and their children with ADHD.
Implications for improving ADHD symptoms and enhancing evidence-based parent
training programs are discussed.
RD 12/7/2021
UL https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsab039