Chen LF, Ma HP, Cai C. Effects of a multi-modal management model incorporating executive function-targeted intervention for pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with comorbid emotional dysregulation. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 116387 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.116387]
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Li-Feng Chen, Department of Paediatrics, Hangzhou Linping District Maternal & Child Health Care Hospital, No. 359 People’s Avenue, Hangzhou 311100, Zhejiang Province, China. 18968081283@163.com
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Chen LF, Ma HP, Cai C. Effects of a multi-modal management model incorporating executive function-targeted intervention for pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with comorbid emotional dysregulation. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 116387 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.116387]
World J Psychiatry. Jul 19, 2026; 16(7): 116387 Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.116387
Effects of a multi-modal management model incorporating executive function-targeted intervention for pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with comorbid emotional dysregulation
Li-Feng Chen, Hai-Peng Ma, Chen Cai
Li-Feng Chen, Hai-Peng Ma, Chen Cai, Department of Paediatrics, Hangzhou Linping District Maternal & Child Health Care Hospital, Hangzhou 311100, Zhejiang Province, China
Li-Feng Chen, Hai-Peng Ma, Chen Cai, Department of Paediatrics, Linping Branch of the Women’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 311199, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Chen LF designed the research and wrote the first manuscript; Chen LF and Ma HP contributed to conceiving the research and analyzing data; Chen LF and Cai C conducted the analysis and provided guidance for the research; all authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethic Committee of Hangzhou Linping District Maternal & Child Health Care Hospital (Approval No. LLSC-KYKT-2025-0072-A).
Informed consent statement: Patients were not required to give informed consent to the study because the analysis used anonymous clinical data that were obtained after each patient agreed to treatment by written consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
Corresponding author: Li-Feng Chen, Department of Paediatrics, Hangzhou Linping District Maternal & Child Health Care Hospital, No. 359 People’s Avenue, Hangzhou 311100, Zhejiang Province, China. 18968081283@163.com
Received: January 27, 2026 Revised: March 12, 2026 Accepted: April 7, 2026 Published online: July 19, 2026 Processing time: 152 Days and 20.4 Hours
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Core Tip: This retrospective cohort study explored the efficacy of a multimodal management model centered on executive function-targeted intervention for children aged 6-12 years with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid emotional dysregulation. The model integrates medication, behavioral therapy, and family-school ecological support. It significantly improved executive function, emotional regulation ability, core ADHD symptoms, and social function while maintaining safety and medication compliance comparable to routine intervention. This cognitive-behavioral-ecological intervention paradigm provides an evidence-based foundation for transforming ADHD management from symptom control to functional rehabilitation and warrants clinical promotion with personalized stratification.
