[en] Sustained attention is critical for success in work, education, and daily life, yet maintaining prolonged focus remains challenging. To address this, various interventions such as meditation, cognitive training, and auditory stimulation have been proposed. However, the comparative effectiveness of these interventions in improving sustained attention in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) remains underexplored. This study investigates and constructs the efficacy of three widely used attention-enhancing techniques: binaural beats, cognitive training, and mindfulness meditation. Forty participants were assessed using continuous performance tests (CPTs) before and after undergoing one of the interventions. Our findings indicate that cognitive training had the most effect on improving attentional performance (mean difference = 0.06, t = 3.16, p < 0.05). These results highlight the effectiveness of interventions that actively engage working memory and cognitive control. We provide practical implications and design guidelines for HCI researchers and practitioners developing interactive systems aimed at supporting and improving sustained attention.
Nguyen, Thi Hoang Trang ; Université de Liège - ULiège > GIGA ; Brain-Life Link Technology JSC, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Kirk, Mckenna; Brain-Life Link Technology JSC, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Ho, Giang; Brain-Life Link Technology JSC, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Tran, Du; University of Science, Vietnam ; National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Vi, Chi; Brain-Life Link Technology JSC, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam ; Institute of Engineering Technology, Thu Dau Mot University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Language :
English
Title :
FOCUS+: Enhancing Sustained Attention Through Comparative Evaluation of Digitaland Physical Interventions
Publication date :
April 2026
Event name :
Recent Challenges in Intelligent Information and Database Systems: 18th Asian Conference, ACIIDS 2026
Event place :
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Event date :
April 13-15, 2026
Event number :
18
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Recent Challenges in Intelligent information and Database Systems, Proceedings, Part II
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