Does Computerized Working Memory Training with Game Elements Enhance Motivation and Training Efficacy in Children with ADHD?

• DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2009.0206
• Publication Date: 2010-07-23T01:07:34Z
• Authors: Pier J.M. Prins; Sebastiaan Dovis; Albert Ponsioen; Esther ten Brink; Saskia van der Oord
• Keywords: Working memory training; Computer game; Video game

This study examined the benefits of adding game elements to standard computerized working memory (WM) training. Specifically, it whether would enhance motivation and training performance children with ADHD, improve efficacy. A total 51 ADHD aged between 7 12 years were randomly assigned WM in a gaming format or regular that was not format. Both groups completed three weekly sessions Children using version showed greater (i.e., more time training), better sequences reproduced fewer errors), higher scores on task) at post-training than Results are discussed terms executive functions reinforcement models ADHD. It is concluded significantly improves motivation, performance, The findings this encouraging may have wide-reaching practical implications role design implementation new intervention efforts for