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
- 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.