Secondary Benefits of a Brain-Computer Interface Based Therapy for Children with ADHD
Applied/Translational Research
Technology
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Explore secondary improvements (social and thought problems) in children undergoing BCI-based therapy. BCI-based therapy has potential secondary benefits in social functioning and thought regulation for children with ADHD.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Technology, Quantitative Research, Medtech
About this Content
Aims
Explore secondary improvements (social and thought problems) in children undergoing BCI-based therapy.
Background
Brain-computer interface (BCI) therapy effectively alleviates inattention symptoms in children with ADHD.
Methods
158 participants (aged 6–12) completed 24 BCI-based training sessions; measures included CBCL Social and Thought Problems scores.
Results
Significant improvements in social (p = 0.003) and thought problems (p = 0.003) after the program.
Conclusion
BCI-based therapy has potential secondary benefits in social functioning and thought regulation for children with ADHD.
Lessons Learnt
Overcoming technical difficulties and maintaining participant engagement required close supervision and rapport building.
Additional Information
Awarded SHBC Student Awards (Open Category) Bronze
Keywords
Brain-Computer Interface, ADHD, Neurofeedback, Social Problems, Thought Problems
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System, National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Institute of Mental Health, Nanyang Technological University, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, DUKE University - National University of Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology, Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Shernice Lim Shi Yun |
Project Member(s) | Goh Tze Jui |
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Shernice Lim Shi Yun - Shernice_SY_LIM@imh.com.sg