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This study proposes a game-based therapy using digital treatment for improving cognitive abilities and concentration in children with ADHD. [1][5]The digital therapy administered to children aged 8-12 with ADHD demonstrated a significant improvement in attention and working memory. Based on these findings, the aim of this study is to develop a digital therapy program to improve cognitive abilities and concentration in elementary school students with ADHD, specifically targeting those in lower grades.
This treatment aims to improve the cognitive ability of ADHD children by utilizing a variety of games such as [1]work memory improvement games that continue to complete pictures, [3][4]focus enhancement games that aim for targets, [2][6]focus enhancement games using multi-sensory skills. The game scenario is themed around dinosaurs, and the child collects dinosaur rewards upon achieving the objectives, thereby motivating the child to play. Additionally, the game difficulty can be adjusted by the therapist according to the severity of ADHD, facilitating data collection. The game playtime is limited to 40 minutes, and appropriate rewards are provided to foster a sense of achievement in the child.
The service works as follows: The user first logs in, inputs their personal information, and selects a game to play. The game play record is automatically collected and stored in the database along with the user's personal information. Medical experts and caregivers can access the data as needed. The collected data is analyzed statistically to verify the improvement of cognitive abilities and concentration in children with ADHD. This data is then used to develop a personalized treatment program. Medical experts and caregivers can use this information to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD.
This digital therapy program offers the potential to improve academic achievement and quality of life for children with ADHD. We hope that this study can be actively utilized in the treatment and education of children with ADHD.
References
[1] Effects of cognitive function enhancement program:focusing on working memoryKang Jae-jeong (Korea Master of Science in Psychotherapy, Department of Psychotherapy, Graduate School of Special Therapy, Seoul Women's University)
[2] fMRI analysis when performing work memory tasks for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Analysis of Working Memory for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children using fMRIJournal of the Korea Creative Content Society
[3] A Studies on A Serious Game to Increase Concentration using Brain WavesLee Na-hyun (Korea Master of Computer Science, Graduate School of General Studies, Hoseo University)
[4] A Study on the Improvement of Concentration through Serious GamesJournal of the Korean Game Society = Journal of Korea Game Society v.11 no.4, 2011, pp.27-35Cho Seung-joo (Neomtel, Department of Educational Games at Kwangwoon University); Yoon Hyung-seop (Kyungwon University Cultural Content Technology Research Institute)
[5] Huss, M., Duhan, P., Gandhi, P., & Chen, C. W. (2019). Digital Therapeutics in ADHD: A Review of the Efficacy and Potential of Digital Treatments. ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 11(3), 145-149.
[6] Hyewon Oh, Koun Kim, 「Effect of a Multi-Sensory Play Therapy Program on the Attention and Learning of Children with ADHD」. 『Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine 』, 7(4), Korean Society of Integrative Medicine, 2019, 23~32
| Keywords | ADHD, cognitive ability, Concentration, Digital Therapeutics |
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