Marie-Christin Atzor, Luisa Jung, Benjamin Selaskowski, Max Pensel, Silke Lux, Alexandra Philipsen, Niclas Braun, Matthias Guth
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Abstract
Background: Digital interventions for day-to-day use in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a useful further treatment option in addition to established ADHD treatments.
Objective: This review of the literature presents the digital interventions for adults with ADHD in Germany that are currently available or in advanced development.
Material and methods: The aim is the identification and characterization of the digital interventions available for adult ADHD with a special focus on key features, modes of use, evidence achieved so far and maturity levels.
Results: In total, six applications for adults with ADHD (attexis, AwareMe App, AwareMe Chatbot, hiFoon, NeuroNation MED, ORIKO) were identified. Clinical studies with initial proof of efficacy have already been carried out for some of the interventions, for the remainder clinical studies are planned or are currently being carried out.
Conclusion: One of the digital interventions is already available on prescription in Germany as so-called digital healthcare apps (digitale Gesundheitsanwendungen, DiGA). Other developers plan to seek regulatory approval in the near future. Innovation potential is seen particularly in the translation of existing applications into new languages and in the future integration of mobile sensing functions.
期刊介绍:
Der Nervenarzt is an internationally recognized journal addressing neurologists and psychiatrists working in clinical or practical environments. Essential findings and current information from neurology, psychiatry as well as neuropathology, neurosurgery up to psychotherapy are presented.
Review articles provide an overview on selected topics and offer the reader a summary of current findings from all fields of neurology and psychiatry.
Freely submitted original papers allow the presentation of important clinical studies and serve the scientific exchange.
Review articles under the rubric ''Continuing Medical Education'' present verified results of scientific research and their integration into daily practice.