Conclusions These findings suggest that the apps may not be suitable in meeting the complex needs associated with this condition .
Background 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 .
ADHD is currently managed using pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions .
However , with advances in technology and an increase in the use of mobile apps , managing ADHD can be augmented using apps specifically design ed for this population .
However , little is known regarding the suitability and usability of currently available apps .
Objective 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 .
It is hypothesized that mobile apps design ed for this population could be more suitably design ed for this population .
Hyperactive boys almost grown up. I. Psychiatric status.
We report a prospect i ve longitudinal study of 101 male adolescents ( ages 16 to 23 years ) who had been diagnosed hyperactive in childhood ( ages 6 to 12 years ) , compared with 100 normal controls . The DSM-III diagnoses were made blind to group membership . Information was obtained for 98 % of the original cohort . The full attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity ( ADDH ) syndrome persisted in 31 % of the prob and s vs in 3 % of the controls . The only other two conditions that distinguished the groups significantly were conduct and substance use disorders . These disorders aggregated significantly among the prob and s with continued ADDH . The results indicate that the greatest risk factor for the development of antisocial behavior and drug abuse is the maintenance of ADDH symptoms . Substance use disorders followed the onset of conduct disorder in the overwhelming majority of the cases
Conclusions These findings suggest that the apps may not be suitable in meeting the complex needs associated with this condition .
Background 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 .
ADHD is currently managed using pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions .
However , with advances in technology and an increase in the use of mobile apps , managing ADHD can be augmented using apps specifically design ed for this population .
However , little is known regarding the suitability and usability of currently available apps .
Objective 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 .
It is hypothesized that mobile apps design ed for this population could be more suitably design ed for this population .