On-line puzzle game based assessment & training for ADHD

J. Jogia, L. Moreira-Cruz, A. Koene

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Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent and impairing neurodevelopmental disorder, with worldwide estimates of 5.29%. ADHD is clinically characterized by hyperactivity-impulsivity and inattention, with neuropsychological deficits in executive functions, attention, working memory and inhibition. These cognitive processes rely on prefrontal cortex function; cognitive training programs enhance performance of ADHD participants supporting the idea of neuronal plasticity. Here we propose the development of an on-line puzzle game based assessment and training tool in which participants must deduce the ‘winning symbol’ out of N distracters. To increase ecological validity of assessments strategically triggered Twitter/Facebook notifications will challenge the ability to ignore distracters. In the UK, significant cost for the disorder on health, social and education services, stand at £23m a year. Thus the potential impact of neuropsychological assessment and training to improve our understanding of the pathophysiology of ADHD, and hence our treatment interventions and patient outcomes, cannot be overstated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)697
Number of pages1
JournalEuropean Psychiatry
Volume30
Issue numberSuppl.1
Early online date9 Jun 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event23rd European Congress of Psychiatry - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 28 Mar 201531 Mar 2015

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Abstracts of the 23rd European Congress of Psychiatry

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