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The Effects of Exergaming on Attention in Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effects of Exergaming on Attention in Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effects of Exergaming on Attention in Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

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HongQing Ji1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Shanshan Wu1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Junyeon Won3 Author Orcid Image ;   Shiyang Weng1 Author Orcid Image ;   Sujin Lee2 Author Orcid Image ;   Sangmin Seo4 Author Orcid Image ;   Jung-Jun Park2 Author Orcid Image
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