BCI-based games and ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition characterized by cognitive task difficulty, impulsivity, hyperactivity and loss of attention. It can persist into adulthood with negative academic and socio-professional outcomes. Neurofeedback treatments have been shown as...

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Authors: Bravou, Vasiliki, Drigas, Athanasios
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2021
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)
Repository:Research, Society and Development
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/13942
Online Access:https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/13942
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Brain-computer interface
BCI
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD
Serious games.
Trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad
TDAH
Juegos serios.
Transtorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade
Jogos sérios.
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Summary:Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition characterized by cognitive task difficulty, impulsivity, hyperactivity and loss of attention. It can persist into adulthood with negative academic and socio-professional outcomes. Neurofeedback treatments have been shown as effective for training the attention ability in children with ADHD. It has been found that interactive multi-player games are ideal from a therapeutic and long-term usage point of view due to their higher social motivation and cooperation among children with ADHD. In this study we conducted a semi-systematic review, with the goal of gathering findings from empirical and theoretical works in order to deepen our understanding about the use of Brain Computer Interface (BCI)-based for children and adults with ADHD, as a method to ameliorate the symptoms of their disorder.