EndeavorRx: Video Game Therapy for ADHD in Children by Jennifer Staples https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb en-us 2023-01-30 19:53:48 UTC 2025-11-23 03:38:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Source #1 jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462038060 Published: January 11, 2018

Naomi Davis, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America.

Jeff Bower, Akili Interactive Labs, Inc., Boston, MA, United States of America

Scott Kollins, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

PLoS ONE, https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189749#references]]> 2023-01-30 20:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462038060 Source #2 jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462038449 Published: June 15, 2020

Laura Kurtzman, Senior public information representative, University of California San Fransisco

https://www.ucsf.edu/bio/laura-kurtzman]]> 2023-01-30 20:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462038449 EndeavorRx jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462040406 2023-01-30 20:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462040406 Cons of EndeavorRx jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462040994 x Requires a prescription
x Expensive
x Only for 8-12 year olds
x Side effects: frustration, headache, emotional reactions
x Not meant to be used a sole treatment
x Social replacement
X Scepticism ]]> 2023-01-30 20:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462040994 My Strengths: jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462041939 1. Deliberative
Being deliberative is an asset, as it will allow me to make good decisions while planning for any unexpected events that may arise during implementation.
2. Relator
Being a relator is an asset, as it will allow me to build relationships with the members of the team, and provide a sense of trust in the process and people involved. 
3. Discipline
Being disciplined is an asset, as it will allow me to be organized, productive, and efficient, which will provide structure to the team and project as a whole. 
4. Futuristic
Being futuristic is an asset, as it will allow me to constantly be thinking about the positive future impacts of implementing this technology, and motivate the team to strive for success.
5. Empathy
Being empathic is an asset, as it will allow me to be in tune with the feelings and emotions of all team members, and allow me to provide support to meet the needs of everyone involved. 


]]> 2023-01-30 20:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462041939 References jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462042145 Davis, N. O., Bower, J., & Kollins. S. H. (2018). Proof-of-concept study of an at-home, engaging, digital intervention for pediatric ADHD. PLoS ONE 31(1), e0189749. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189749 

EndeavorRx (2022). EndeavorRx Full Length Trailer [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/vtCp7JrS9-w 

Kurtzman, L. (2020). FDA approves video game based on UCSD brain research as ADHD therapy for kids. University of California San Francisco. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417841/fda-approves-video-game-based-ucsf-brain-research-adhd-therapy-kids

Sutton. S. (2022). The story behind Akili Interactive’s FDA- approved video game: How Akili won FDA approval for EndeavorRx - the first “game-based digital therapeutic” for children with ADHD. The Medicine Maker. https://themedicinemaker.com/discovery-development/the-story-behind-an-fda-approved-video-game-treatment-for-adhd
]]> 2023-01-30 20:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462042145 Pros of EndeavorRx jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462366897 ~ Non-pharmacologic
~ No serious adverse events or side effects
~ Easy to download
~ Portable
~ Fun
~ Individualized treatment
~ Time limited per "dosage" to ovoid over playing
~ Backed by research and clinical trials
~ High compliance
~ Increased access
~ Reduced cost of care
~ Improved brain function]]> 2023-01-31 02:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462366897 Opinion & Rationale jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462367198 In my opinion, the EndeavorRx prescription video game is a great idea for helping with the treatment of ADHD symptoms in children. It has the potential to completely change the way medical professionals think about neuro-developmental disorders, and can pave the way for new games and technology to be used in the future. Only time will tell how this technology can be adapted to help treat other diseases. This alternative to a medication only regime, is an accessible, more affordable, and fun way for kids to actively engage in their own treatment. Parents also get to monitor their progress, and see the difference in their every day interactions. Kurtzman (2020), noted that the results of playing the game show "evidence of a neuroplastic effect – something happens in the brain cells and pathways that enables the cognitive training to embed itself, rather than just disappear." This shows long term, and possibly permanent effects that can change the way children grow and develop. I firmly believe that digital therapies are the future of medical treatment and EndeavorRx is proving that they can work and make a difference in the lives of patients and families. ]]> 2023-01-31 02:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2462367198 Summary of EndeavorRx jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2463327199 Many children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) every year. These children struggle with focusing on everyday tasks, controlling their impulses, and managing their behaviors appropriately. The constant struggles that children with ADHD face affects every aspect of their lives. Which is why finding ways to manage the symptoms is so important. Kurtzman (2020), reports that “the United Stated Food and Drug Administration has approved the first video game therapeutic as a treatment for ADHD in children.” The game, called EndeavorRx, works by creating multi-task training targets geared at enhancing the neural network of the human brain in 8–12-year old’s diagnosed with ADHD. According to Sutton (2022), the game is designed to target multiple areas of attention, such as “processing speed, sustained attention, divided attention, conflict resolution, focus, and interference processing.” The story within the game features a space recruit that must travel through the different levels to save the planet and its inhabitants from destruction. “Because a multitude of cognitive tasks targeting the attention network come at the player simultaneously, the player cannot just focus on one aspect – steering or capturing aliens – they must divide their attention between both” (Sutton, 2022). A baseline is determined at the start of the game that allows each player to engage at their own cognitive level and advances them through the levels based on their current play abilities. Davis et al. (2018), explains that through numerous clinical trials, EndeavorRx has shown improvements in attentional functioning, working memory, rapid visual processing, and executive functioning. ]]> 2023-01-31 16:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2463327199 My Team jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2463951483 1. Daisy -> Developer
Daisy would be a great addition to the team because, as a developer she will be able to mentor, teach, and motivate the other team members to put forth their best work in order to achieve our end goals.
2. Ivy -> Individualization
Ivy would be a great addition to the team because, as an individualizer she would be great at delegating tasks that fit the different qualities of individual team members and help the team come together to work productively, as one.
3. Rachel -> Restorative
Rachel would be a great addition to the team because, as someone with a restorative strength she would be able to help solve and work through any potential problems that may arise.
4. Abraham -> Arranger
Abraham would be a great addition to the team because, as an arranger Abraham possesses the organizational skills that allow him to get the job done, but also allows for flexibility to modify and change things as they no longer fit the goal.
5. Chelsea -> Command
Chelsea could be a great addition to the team because, as a commander she will be able to make quick, decisive decisions that will allow the team to get the job done in a timely and effective manner. ]]> 2023-02-01 02:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2463951483 Source #3 jstaples7 https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2463959451 Published: February 14, 2022

Stephanie Sutton, Editor, The Medicine Maker

https://themedicinemaker.com/discovery-development/the-story-behind-an-fda-approved-video-game-treatment-for-adhd]]> 2023-02-01 02:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jstaples7/iflk5x8w206ovvlb/wish/2463959451