Effectiveness of Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention (iMBI) on Inattention, Hyperactivity–Impulsivity, and Executive Functioning in College Emerging Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Study Protocol

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder, often persists into adulthood. In Malaysia, the prevalence rate of hyperactivity symptoms is highest among Chinese Malaysians. There are limited evidence-based treatment options targeting core ADHD, as well executive functioning. addition, conventional psychotherapeutic approaches for adults with ADHD have been found to be highly labor-intensive. The present study will evaluate effectiveness an online mindfulness-based intervention reduce inattention and hyperactivity–impulsivity improve functioning Malaysian college emerging ADHD. Informed by established literature, we design 8-week (i.e., iMBI). We conduct two-arm randomized controlled trial comparing iMBI plus treatment-as-usual group (n = 54) enhanced control 54). Outcome measures inattention, hyperactivity–impulsivity, collected at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 1-month post-intervention. findings not only demonstrate implementation new modality but also inform practitioners on in reducing burden living