Remote neurocognitive interventions for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - Opportunities and challenges

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is characterized by neurocognitive deficits.
• Current pharmacological treatments for AD/HD have limitations, including side effects and accessibility issues.
• Remote interventions offer a promising alternative for managing AD/HD symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current remote neurocognitive interventions for reducing AD/HD symptoms.
• To identify targets for intervention based on AD/HD neurocognitive deficits.
• To explore the role of neuroplasticity in these interventions.

Main Methods:

• Overview of neurocognitive deficits in AD/HD.
• Review of remote interventions: cognitive training, EEG neurofeedback, transcranial electrical stimulation, and external cranial nerve stimulation.
• Analysis of intervention protocols, neuroplasticity, and existing evidence.

Main Results:

• Remote interventions target specific neurocognitive deficits in AD/HD.
• Neuroplasticity is a key mechanism underlying the effectiveness of these interventions.
• Evidence for cognitive training, EEG neurofeedback, and neuromodulation techniques is discussed.

Conclusions:

• Remote neurocognitive interventions present viable alternatives to pharmacological treatments for AD/HD.
• Optimizing existing protocols and developing novel remote interventions are crucial for future progress.
• Further research is needed to refine these approaches and enhance their efficacy for AD/HD management.