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Task Force Report on methodology and empirically supported treatments: introduction
1West Michigan Behavioral Health Services, LC, 1703 S. Despelder, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, USA. dmoss@chartermi.net
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
|February 1, 2003
Summary
New standards for biofeedback and neurofeedback therapy efficacy research have been developed. These guidelines, approved by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) and Society for Neuronal Regulation (SNR), aim to standardize efficacy ratings.
Area of Science:
- Psychophysiology
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Research Methodology
Background:
- Growing criticism necessitates standardized efficacy evaluation for biofeedback and neurofeedback therapies.
- Lack of consistent methodology hinders reliable assessment of treatment effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish rigorous standards for biofeedback and neurofeedback efficacy research.
- To develop a standardized template for rating the efficacy levels of various applications.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a joint task force by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) and the Society for Neuronal Regulation (SNR).
- Development of evidence-based standards for research methodology.
- Creation of a template for efficacy level assessment.
Main Results:
- Established comprehensive standards for efficacy research methodology.
- Developed a standardized template for rating therapy efficacy.
- The Task Force Report received approval from both AAPB and SNR Boards.
Conclusions:
- The newly developed standards and template provide a unified framework for assessing biofeedback and neurofeedback efficacy.
- Formal approval by AAPB and SNR signifies a commitment to advancing research quality in the field.
- These guidelines will enhance the reliability and comparability of efficacy studies.