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Advanced Neurology Transforming ADHD through interactive gaming

the interactive backgrounds, they are designed to provide user with an immersive VR experience through its
a fun and engaging experience, while raising awareness ADHD game. It also tests the user’s cognitive skills such
about ADHD. Once the game ends, the user’s performance as recalling information, decision-making, problem-
is analyzed to generate an appropriate outcome regarding solving, and concentration skills. With such a dynamic
ADHD symptoms. Hence, this project successfully reflects environment, the game is able to expose the presence of
the perspectives of Craven et al. 13 ADHD signs, including short attention span, distraction to
Following our analysis of ADHD and digital games, simulations, carelessness, and short memory (if present in
two existing games, i.e., Snappy App and EndeavorRx, were the user). Meanwhile, pleasant backgrounds and soothing
examined, the results of which are presented in Table 4. soundtracks in the game induce emotions and increase the
Based on the findings, a comparison of these games with potential psychological conditions.
the Mind Marvel platform can be drawn. There are clearly implications from this research that
According to this table, Mind Marvel (like Snappy also involve other types of technologies such as wearable
App and EndeavorRx) is a sophisticated game developed technologies. In this regard, more informative platforms
by conducting meticulous research and employing should be designed in which wearable sensors are used
highly recommended methodologies. This table also to detect (and trigger) data acquisition. For instance,
illustrates how the game effectively functions as a the detection of meltdown events or other considerable
suitable ADHD intervention that is similar to the other episodes (e.g., stress episodes) could activate (or deactivate)
two applications. a specific set of VR environments or, in the context of this
Overall, the Mind Marvel platform provides the research, a different set of questions.

Table 4. Comparison of Mind Marvel’s performance with two ADHD games, i.e., Snappy App and EndeavorRx.
Features offered by the Importance of the features Games that offer this
game feature
ADHD Awareness page • Aids the user in understanding the signs and symptoms of ADHD. Snappy App
• Despite the prevalence of ADHD, a remarkable proportion of individuals are unaware of EndeavorRx
their condition. Mind Marvel

Our Story page • Describes the purpose of the application. Snappy App
• Aids the user in understanding how the application serves as a medium in the context of EndeavorRx
ADHD. Mind Marvel

Instruction page • Explains the functioning of the application. Snappy App
EndeavorRx
Mind Marvel

Accessibility • The game must be available to all people via all devices. Snappy App
Snappy App and EndeavorRx are mobile applications, while Mind Marvel is a web-based EndeavorRx
application that can be accessed from any device via a browser. Mind Marvel

Analysis and report • The game analyzes the user’s performance, after which it generates an appropriate report. Snappy App
• The user is informed about his/her cognitive skills, based on the resulting assessment. EndeavorRx
Mind Marvel

Providing medical support • If the application identifies the presence of or signs of ADHD in the user, then medical/ Snappy App
to individuals with ADHD clinical support is necessary. EndeavorRx
• Further steps are presented to the user. Mind Marvel

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