ReviewJMIR XR and spatial computing2024
Enhancing Executive Function Skills in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder via Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions: Scoping Review.
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Abstract
Background: This scoping review investigated immersive virtual reality (IVR) interventions for improving executive function skills of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Objective: This study aimed to identify and closely inspect the characteristics of these interventions and provide a summary of key findings to guide researchers in their future investigations. Methods: A search across Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and APA PsycInfo databases was carried out with restrictions of publication date (2000-2023) and language (English). The inclusion criteria were (1) research articles, excluding protocols, book chapters, reviews, and meta-analyses; (2) usage of IVR, excluding computer-based VR or augmented reality technologies; (3) aim of targeting executive function skills; (4) sample of children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD (with or without learning disorder comorbidity); and (5) intervention studies (quasi-experimental clinical trials and randomized controlled trials, excluding assessments). Finally, the characteristics of the studies were summarized and inspected. Results: The search yielded 2484 potential records. After a rigorous screening process, 6 articles (5 randomized controlled trials and 1 pilot study) were included. A certain heterogeneity in duration, designs of IVR interventions, and outcome measures were observed. All studies reported overall improvements in the attentional performances of children; however, only a few reported improvements in executive functions. In addition, a tendency toward integration of neurofeedback systems with IVR technologies was observed. Conclusions: Because of the specific objectives and related inclusion and exclusion criteria of this review, only a few interventions could be included and analyzed. Even though there seem to be promising applications of IVR for children and adolescents with ADHD, heterogeneity in intervention characteristics accompanied by observed overall high or serious risk of bias prevented the authors from making generalized conclusions.
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