ADHD 환자에게 미술치료와 한방치료를 병행하여 치료한 치험 3예

• Published in: 동의신경정신과학회지 Vol. 25; no. 3; pp. 253 - 262
• Main Authors: 성원영, Won Young Sung, 유종호, Jong Ho Yoo, 황민영, Min Young Hwang, 김남열, Nam Yeol Kim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한한방신경정신과학회 30.09.2014
• Subjects: ADHD; Art Therapy; Oriental Medical Therapy; 한의학; Oriental Medical Therapy; ADHD; Art Therapy
• ISSN: 1226-6396; 2234-4942

Objectives: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder, characterized by the primary symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficiency of the oriental medical therapy combined with art therapy in the treatment of ADHD. Methods: This study is clinical reports of 3 patients with ADHD who are being treated with the oriental medical therapy (Herb-med, acupuncture) and art therapy. K-ARS (Korean ADHD Rating Scale) was compared before and after 1 month of treatment. Results: The Oriental medical therapy including herb-med and acupuncture is effective in improving ADHD patients. Also, art therapy is effective in decreasing patients`` anxiety and tension and helpful for patients themselves to make an objective observation. Therefore, it is practically useful in the treatment of ADHD. Conclusions: The results show the oriental medical therapy in combination with art therapy is effective in the treatment of ADHD.