This could be the platform to begin exploring the use of apps further. A systematic review on how technology can be used to engage this population and how it can be used to help them would be a useful way forward. Further research is required to explore the value of apps for children and young people with ADHD and their families and, in particular, any positive role for apps in the management of ADHD in this age group. These findings suggest that the apps may not be suitable in meeting the complex needs associated with this condition. The characteristics of the apps did not appear to match well with the views of our sample. Three additional themes emerged from the clinician interviews alone: monitoring symptoms, side effects and app effect on relationships, and the impact of common comorbid conditions.
Interviews were then undertaken with 5 clinicians who specialize in treating this population and 5 children and young people with ADHD themselves, to explore their opinions of the 10 apps identified and what they believe the key components are for apps to be suitable for this population.įive themes emerged from clinician and young people interviews: the accessibility of the technology, the importance of relating to apps, addressing ADHD symptoms and related difficulties, age appropriateness, and app interaction. The top 10 listed apps that are specifically targeted toward children and young people with ADHD in the United Kingdom were identified via the Google Play (n=5) and iTunes store (n=5). It is hypothesized that mobile apps designed for this population could be more suitably designed for this population. The aim of this study was to explore the suitability of the top 10 listed apps for children and young people with ADHD and clinicians who work with them.
However, little is known regarding the suitability and usability of currently available apps. However, with advances in technology and an increase in the use of mobile apps, managing ADHD can be augmented using apps specifically designed for this population.
ADHD is currently managed using pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex highly comorbid disorder, which can have a huge impact on those with ADHD, their family, and the community around them.
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