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Cuber I, Goncalves De Souza JG, Jacobs I, Lowman C, Shepherd D, Fritz T, Langberg JM. Examining the Use of VR as a Study Aid for University Students with ADHD. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIGCHI CONFERENCE ON HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS. CHI CONFERENCE 2024; 2024:65. [PMID: 38832086 PMCID: PMC11146098 DOI: 10.1145/3613904.3643021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by patterns of inattention and impulsivity, which lead to difficulties maintaining concentration and motivation while completing academic tasks. University settings, characterized by a high student-to-staff ratio, make treatments relying on human monitoring challenging. One potential replacement is Virtual Reality (VR) technology, which has shown potential to enhance learning outcomes and promote flow experience. In this study, we investigate the usage of VR with 27 university students with ADHD in an effort to improve their performance in ctableompleting homework, including an exploration of automated feedback via a technology probe. Quantitative results show significant increases in concentration, motivation, and effort levels during these VR sessions and qualitative data offers insight into considerations like comfort and deployment. Together, the results suggest that VR can be a valuable tool in leveling the playing field for university students with ADHD.
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Teruel MA, Sanchis J, Ruiz-Robledillo N, Albaladejo-Blázquez N, Ferrer-Cascales R, Trujillo J. Measuring attention of ADHD patients by means of a computer game featuring biometrical data gathering. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26555. [PMID: 38434359 PMCID: PMC10907648 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed mainly in children, marked by inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. The symptoms are highly variable, such as different ages of onset and potential comorbidities, contributing to frequent misdiagnoses. Professionals note a gap in modern diagnostic tools, making accurate identification challenging. To address this, recent studies recommend gamification for better ADHD diagnosis and treatment, though further research is essential to confirm its efficacy. This work aims to create a serious game, namely "Attention Slackline", to assess attention levels. The game, designed with expert input, requires players to concentrate on a specific point to recognize specific patterns while managing distractions. A controlled experiment tested its precision, and results were compared with established attention tests by a correlation analysis. Statistical analysis confirmed the game's validity, especially in tracking attention through correct responses and errors. Preliminary evidence suggests that "Attention Slackline" may serve as a credible instrument for the assessment of attentional capacities in individuals with ADHD, given that its outcomes have been empirically shown to correlate with those derived from a well-established attention assessment methodology.
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- Miguel A. Teruel
- Lucentia Research Group, University of Alicante, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Carretera San Vicente Del Raspeig S/n, 03690, San Vicente Del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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- Lucentia Research Group, University of Alicante, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Carretera San Vicente Del Raspeig S/n, 03690, San Vicente Del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
- XSB Disseny I Multimedia, S.L., Carrer Del Mercat, 21, 03430, Onil, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Alicante, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Carretera San Vicente Del Raspeig S/n, 03690, San Vicente Del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Alicante, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Carretera San Vicente Del Raspeig S/n, 03690, San Vicente Del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Alicante, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Carretera San Vicente Del Raspeig S/n, 03690, San Vicente Del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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- Lucentia Research Group, University of Alicante, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Carretera San Vicente Del Raspeig S/n, 03690, San Vicente Del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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Hernandez R, Wilund K, Solai K, Tamayo D, Fast D, Venkatesan P, Lash JP, Lora CM, Martinez L, Martin Alemañy G, Martinez A, Kwon S, Romero D, Browning MHEM, Moskowitz JT. Positive Psychological Intervention Delivered Using Virtual Reality in Patients on Hemodialysis With Comorbid Depression: Protocol and Design for the Joviality Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e45100. [PMID: 37327026 DOI: 10.2196/45100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression is highly prevalent in individuals on hemodialysis, but it is infrequently identified and remains undertreated. In this paper, we present details of the methodology of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed at testing the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 5-week positive psychological intervention in individuals on hemodialysis with comorbid depression delivered using immersive virtual reality (VR) technology. OBJECTIVE We aim to describe the protocol and design of the Joviality trial whose main objectives are 2-fold: determine the feasibility of the Joviality VR software through metrics capturing rates of recruitment, refusal, retention, noncompliance, and adherence, as well as end-user feedback; and assess preliminary efficacy for outcomes measures of depressive symptoms, psychological well-being and distress, quality of life, treatment adherence, clinical biomarkers, and all-cause hospitalizations. METHODS This 2-arm RCT is scheduled to enroll 84 individuals on hemodialysis with comorbid depression from multiple outpatient centers in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enrollees will be randomized to the following groups: VR-based Joviality positive psychological intervention or sham VR (2D wildlife footage and nature-based settings with inert music presented using a head-mounted display). To be eligible, individuals must be on hemodialysis for at least 3 months, have Beck Depression Inventory-II scores of ≥11 (ie, indicative of mild-to-severe depressive symptoms), be aged ≥21 years, and be fluent in English or Spanish. The Joviality VR software was built using agile design principles and incorporates fully immersive content, digital avatars, and multiplex features of interactability. Targeted skills of the intervention include noticing positive events, positive reappraisal, gratitude, acts of kindness, and mindful or nonjudgmental awareness. The primary outcomes include metrics of feasibility and acceptability, along with preliminary efficacy focused on decreasing symptoms of depression. The secondary and tertiary outcomes include quality of life, treatment adherence, clinical biomarkers, and all-cause hospitalization rates. There are 4 assessment time points: baseline, immediately after the intervention, 3 months after the intervention, and 6 months after the intervention. We hypothesize that depressive symptoms and hemodialysis-related markers of disease will substantially improve in participants randomized to the VR-based Joviality positive psychology treatment arm compared with those in the attention control condition. RESULTS This RCT is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and is scheduled to commence participant recruitment in June 2023. CONCLUSIONS This trial will be the first to test custom-built VR software to deliver a positive psychological intervention, chairside, in individuals on hemodialysis to reduce symptoms of depression. Within the context of an RCT using an active control arm, if proven effective, VR technology may become a potent tool to deliver mental health programming in clinical populations during their outpatient treatment sessions. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05642364; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05642364. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/45100.
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- Rosalba Hernandez
- Department of Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Department of Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Department of Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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