TY - JOUR
AU - Chen, Shu-Cheng
AU - Lo, Kwai-Ching
AU - Li, Han
AU - Wong, Pong-Ming
AU - Pang, Lok-Yi
AU - Qin, Jing
AU - Yeung, Wing-Fai
PY - 2025
DA - 2025/1/30
TI - Parental Experiences of Administering Pediatric Tuina for Sleep and Appetite in Early School-Aged Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Qualitative Study in Hong Kong
JO - JMIR Pediatr Parent
SP - e65471
VL - 8
KW - pediatric massage
KW - child
KW - traditional Chinese medicine
KW - TCM
KW - ADHD
KW - qualitative study
KW - complementary medicine
KW - attention deficit
KW - hyperactivity
KW - massage
KW - tuina
KW - tui na
KW - mental health
KW - sleep
KW - appetite
KW - parent
KW - parenting
KW - interview
KW - focus group
KW - anmo
KW - attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
AB - Background: Previous research suggested that parent-administered pediatric tuina could improve symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as sleep quality and appetite. Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of parents administering pediatric tuina to school-aged children with ADHD in Hong Kong. Methods: This qualitative study was embedded in a pilot randomized controlled trial on parent-administered pediatric tuina for improving sleep and appetite in school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD. Purposive sampling was used to invite 12 parents who attended a pediatric tuina training program and delivered the intervention to their children at home for at least 8 weeks. Data were collected through semistructured focus group interviews and individual interviews, which were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Two main themes emerged: (1) effects of parent-administered pediatric tuina and (2) parents’ experience of administering pediatric tuina. Parents reported significant improvements in children’s sleep quality, appetite, behavior, mental state, and academic performance. Facilitators provided professional guidance and applied a user-friendly course design. Challenges included difficulties in mastering techniques, locating acupuncture points, and time management. Participants suggested the need for more traditional Chinese medicine pattern diagnostic sessions, real-time supervision methods, and extended follow-up to better observe long-term effects. Conclusions: Parent-administered pediatric tuina was perceived to improve children’s sleep quality and appetite significantly, along with other aspects of well-being. Professional guidance and a structured training program facilitated implementation, and challenges highlighted the need for more frequent diagnostic sessions, real-time supervision, and extended follow-up. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06007742; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06007742
SN - 2561-6722
UR - https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2025/1/e65471
UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/65471
DO - 10.2196/65471
ID - info:doi/10.2196/65471
ER -
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