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Effects of virtual reality technology on attention deficit in children with ADHD: A systematic review and Meta-analysis

Forfatter(e)
Zheng, P., Yuan, K., Liu, S., Xue, Z., Ma, P., Teo, E. W., Chang, J.
År
2025
DOI
10.1016/j.jad.2025.05.037
Tidsskrift
Journal of Affective Disorders
Volum
384
Sider
127-134
Kategori(er)
Atferdsproblemer, antisosial atferd og atferdsforstyrrelser ADHDKognisjon (hukommelse, oppmerksomhet og eksekutive funksjoner)
Tiltakstype(r)
E-helsetiltak (spill, internett, telefon)
Abstract

BACKGROUND

Virtual reality (VR) technology is increasingly utilized in the medical field, including interventions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. However, evidence on the efficacy of VR-based interventions in improving attention remains limited and inconclusive.

OBJECTIVE

This systematic review synthesizes evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of VR-based interventions in addressing attention deficits in children with ADHD and identifies key methodological insights.

METHODS

Six databases were searched for English-language RCTs involving children aged 6-12 years with ADHD receiving VR interventions. The Cochrane bias risk assessment tool was used to assess methodological quality. Statistical analyses included meta-analysis for effect size estimation and publication bias testing.

RESULTS

Eleven RCTs involving 640 participants were included. Meta-analysis revealed a moderate reduction in attention deficit symptoms (SMD = -0.33, 95%CI [-0.58, -0.09], p = 0.008). No significant publication bias was detected.

CONCLUSION

VR-based interventions show potential in alleviating attention deficits in children with ADHD. However, study heterogeneity and limited long-term data warrant caution. Future research should focus on large-scale, standardized trials with extended follow-ups to validate these findings.