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ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE

Mind Marvel platform: Transforming attention deficit hyperactivity disorder challenges into opportunities through interactive gaming

Noyal Babu1 ,  Neil Buckley1 ,  Emanuele Lindo Secco2*
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1 AI Lab, School of Computer Science and the Environment, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
2 Robotics Lab, School of Computer Science and the Environment, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Advanced Neurology 2024, 3(4), 4073 https://doi.org/10.36922/an.4073
Submitted: 12 September 2024 | Accepted: 29 October 2024 | Published: 28 November 2024
© 2024 by the Author(s). This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
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Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder marked by a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Since the signs and symptoms of ADHD can be observed in the early stages of childhood, a prompt diagnosis, along with effective treatment, is of utmost importance. Once a child is diagnosed, various treatments are available, including behavioral therapy, medication, and cognitive training. Recent research has shown that individuals with ADHD tend to respond well to interactive games and technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) since such activities require timely task completion, attention to detail, and concentration. Thus, the purpose of this study is to leverage on game therapy for ADHD and develop Mind Marvel, a unique platform for individuals with ADHD. This platform combines the design of interactive webpages with a VR environment, transforming ADHD challenges into opportunities through such interactive gaming. In this case, the user answers a set of questions and plays a VR game by using a computer mouse and keyboard or a commercial VR controller. This platform has been tested under laboratory conditions, after which preliminary results indicate that the capabilities of the Mind Marvel system effectively support individuals with ADHD and raise awareness of their conditions.

Keywords
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention deficit disorder
ADHD
Treatment
Therapy
Virtual reality
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The authors declare they have no competing interests.
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