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  • Digital Health

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  • Technological advancements are driving innovation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment.
  • A growing body of research explores technology-based interventions for ADHD.

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  • To review recent studies on technology-enabled ADHD treatments.
  • Focus on research published between February 2019 and February 2020.

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  • Review of studies utilizing technology for ADHD intervention.
  • Inclusion of various technological approaches like cognitive training games, neurofeedback, trigeminal nerve stimulation, and brain-computer interfaces.
  • Analysis of studies employing tools such as Xbox Kinect and eye trackers.

Main Results:

  • Most studies focused on children aged 12 and below.
  • Interventions included cognitive training, neurofeedback, and combined approaches.
  • Novel methods like trigeminal nerve stimulation and brain-computer interfaces were explored.
  • A trend towards home- and school-based delivery was observed.
  • Outcomes were variable, primarily measuring executive functions and clinical ratings.
  • Interventions demonstrated general safety with minimal adverse events.

Conclusions:

  • Technology facilitates ADHD interventions outside clinical settings, improving access and enabling early intervention.
  • Higher quality research is required to establish the efficacy of these technology-driven ADHD treatments.