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Biofeedback in medicine: who, when, why and how?
Dana L Frank1, Lamees Khorshid, Jerome F Kiffer
1PhD Student, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Mental Health in Family Medicine
|April 6, 2012
Summary
Biofeedback training helps individuals manage health by learning to control physiological responses. This mind-body technique is increasingly popular for improving wellness and managing medical conditions.
Area of Science:
- Mind-Body Medicine
- Behavioral Health
- Integrative Health
Background:
- Biofeedback is a mind-body technique enabling self-regulation of physiological processes.
- It is increasingly sought for managing health conditions and improving overall wellness.
- Active patient participation and regular practice are key components of biofeedback training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of clinical biofeedback training.
- To outline different models of biofeedback training.
- To review research on biofeedback efficacy for various medical conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of biofeedback research.
- Description of two clinical biofeedback training models.
- Analysis of studies demonstrating biofeedback effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Biofeedback interventions are shown to be efficacious for numerous medical conditions.
- Clinical biofeedback is effective for disease symptom management and stress reduction.
- A growing number of Americans are utilizing biofeedback for healthcare.
Conclusions:
- Biofeedback training is a valuable tool for enhancing physical, mental, and emotional health.
- It empowers patients to actively participate in their healthcare.
- Referral for biofeedback training is indicated for various conditions and wellness goals.
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