K-WISC-V Processing Speed Index Analysis to Verify the Effectiveness of ADHD Symptom Improvement Using Pediatric Digital Content

Abstract

The most common treatment approach for children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involves drug therapy; however, persuading parents and motivating children in the early stages of treatment is challenging. Consequently, there is a growing interest among parents of children with ADHD in non-drug therapies. Moreover, recent advancements in information and communication technology have increased the accessibility of digital treatments for ADHD and non-drug therapy content. However, some challenges persist in confirming specific and objective effects. In this retrospective study, we developed game-type digital therapy content for children aged 6–16 years and monitored improvements in ADHD symptoms using the K-WISC-V subtest processing speed index. The analysis revealed that the rate of change in the sum of converted scores on the 14th day was 0.64% lower in the experimental group compared with the control group; however, on the 28th day, the rate of change increased by 6.93%. This suggests that the supplementary use of Neuroworld DTx therapy proved effective for visual enhancement. Furthermore, improvements were observed in visual discrimination, short-term memory, and motor cooperation abilities. Consequently, game-based digital content is an effective adjunctive therapy for children dealing with ADHD.