Assessment of executive functions using a 3D-video game in children and adolescents with ADHD.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Executive functions are important factors that affect the well-being of children with ADHD. Therefore, inclusion of a convenient assessment of executive dysfunction in diagnosis and treatment of ADHD patients is warranted. However, executive dysfunction assessment presently relies on lab-based neuropsychological tests and symptom rating scales. The present study examined the potential of a 3-D action puzzle video game to reflect ecologically valid executive functioning in pediatric ADHD patients.

Methods

Participant gameplay metrics were compared to both their Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) and Conners 3 Parent Form's executive functioning subscale scores. Participants consisted of 33 ADHD and non-ADHD patients aged 8-21.

Results

SUBMITTER: Takahashi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11374763 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature