IOS APPLICATIONS (APPS) FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD/ADD): A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION FROM AUSTRALIA

Journal of mobile technology in medicine Pub Date : 2015-07-16 DOI:10.7309/jmtm.4.2.5

Kavindu Kumaragama, P. Dasanayake

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Background: Mobile health tools are currently available for both clinicians and patients. However, there were no published articles related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) applications for smartphones or tablets. Aim: Provide information in relation to apps available from iTunes store for managing ADHD. Methods: A literature search was performed. The Australian iTunes App Store and Google were searched with the keyword ADHD. Only apps from the iTunes Store were downloaded and tested. Categorisation was done in order to elucidate their functionality. Results: 32 apps were found and compared in ratings, functionality and cost. There were no customer ratings or reviews on any of the ADHD applications. Applications were categorised according to functionality. The cost ranged from free to $10.49. Conclusion: Apps specific to ADHD are available for suitable electronic devices. These provide education assistance with diagnosis and monitoring of the condition. The basic costs range from free of charge to $10/-. Information is provided to assist in selecting applications based on the need of the user.

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针对注意力缺陷多动障碍(adhd / add)的Ios应用程序(app):来自澳大利亚的初步调查

背景:目前临床医生和患者都可以使用移动医疗工具。然而，目前还没有关于智能手机或平板电脑上的注意力缺陷多动障碍(ADHD)应用程序的发表文章。目的:提供与iTunes商店中管理ADHD的应用程序相关的信息。方法:进行文献检索。在澳大利亚的iTunes应用商店和谷歌中搜索了关键词ADHD。只有来自iTunes Store的应用程序被下载和测试。分类是为了阐明它们的功能。结果:找到了32款应用，并对其评分、功能和成本进行了比较。没有客户对任何ADHD应用程序进行评级或评论。应用程序根据功能分类。费用从免费到10.49美元不等。结论:针对ADHD的应用程序可以在合适的电子设备上使用。这些提供了诊断和监测病情的教育援助。基本费用从免费到10美元不等。所提供的信息有助于根据用户的需要选择应用程序。

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