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Advanced Neurology Transforming ADHD through interactive gaming

Figure 4. ADHD Awareness page. Image created by the authors.
Abbreviation: ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

page (Figure 5). It also outlines the forthcoming updates Previous research has indicated that individuals with
and provides details about the various features and ADHD tend to have difficulty differentiating colors. In
functionalities to enhance the user experience. In this this case, the retinal mechanism of the dopaminergic
case, the story humanizes the invested effort in the project, neurotransmitter system is responsible for the short
fostering a deeper connection with the user. It is hoped wavelength cone sensitivity. According to the Journal
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that this will attract more potential customers to the of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, some children
application. and adults with ADHD exhibit poorer performance on
color perception tests, especially discriminating against
Since individuals with ADHD often have difficulty
maintaining sustained attention, this webpage integrates the color blue. In this context, a German version of the
Stroop-Color-Word Test was conducted on children with
minimal messaging and relevant icons. This approach and without ADHD. Specifically, in the first scenario, the
succinctly and expediently communicates our message participants were tasked with reading color words, while in
to the user, acknowledging his/her diverse needs. Again, the second scenario, they had to name the colors of the bars
the home icon at the bottom of the page allows the user to printed in these colors. Then, in the third scenario, they
return to the home page.
were asked to name the colors of the color words printed
2.5. Gaming and testing in incongruous colors. Based on the findings, the children
with ADHD exhibited more errors, particularly with blue–
Upon clicking the Game Test tab, the user is directed to the yellow stimulation, indicating potential problems in their
ADHD assessment game, which is an immersive VR game retinal dopaminergic mechanisms. It also suggests that
developed to evaluate the user’s cognitive skills. color perceptions tend to change with ADHD.

2.5.1. Gaming As shown in Figure 7, the blue balloons are randomly
Figure 6 presents the Instruction page, which outlines the positioned in the VR environment, after which the user is
designated tasks and procedures. First, it explains that the asked to pop the balloons by clicking on them. In this case,
user will be teleported into a VR environment that includes the user is given 30 s to pop as many balloons as possible,
sounds, images, and models, and asked to complete a while counting the number of popped balloons. However,
single task in 30 s. When ready, the user clicks the Test Me! the following are the challenges that this game presents to
button to initiate the game. At this point, a lakeside forest the user:
simulation appears, which was designed by using 3D models 1. The task is to count the number of popped balloons.
from Sketchfab. In addition, three animals are depicted, However, the environment includes numerous
with each one randomly appearing to distract the user. obstacles and distractions, such as the animals’
Meanwhile, random static balloons (blue) are displayed. random appearance/disappearance and movement
During the initial 15-s interval, the user is immersed in a in the game. For example, two ducks and a monkey
visual depiction of a lakeside forest environment featuring randomly appear in the simulation.
an animated yellow duck and a stationary monkey. At the 2. The blue balloons. As previously mentioned, certain
15-s mark, a white duck is introduced, followed by the colors can trigger signs and symptoms of ADHD.
departure of the aforementioned animals. At the end of the game, indications of ADHD are identified

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