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Psychophysiological Stress Assessment Using Biofeedback

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Published on: July 31, 2009

BIOFEEDBACK IN MEDICAL PRACTICE.

F A Sattar¹, P S Valdiya²

¹Reuder, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040.

Medical Journal, Armed Forces India

|August 5, 2017

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Biofeedback offers a non-drug treatment approach, increasingly used alongside other therapies for common hospital conditions. This review explores its origins, methods, and clinical uses.

Keywords:

Biofeedback Electrodermal feedback Electroencephalographic feedback Electromyographic feedback

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Area of Science:

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Clinical Psychology

Background:

Biofeedback is a non-pharmacological treatment modality.
It is increasingly utilized as an adjunctive therapy in general hospital settings.
Addresses a wide range of common medical conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the origins of biofeedback.
To outline various biofeedback methods.
To explore the clinical applications of biofeedback.

Main Methods:

Literature review on biofeedback.
Discussion of historical development.
Categorization of biofeedback techniques.

Main Results:

Biofeedback has diverse origins and methodologies.
Numerous clinical applications exist across various medical fields.
Evidence supports its role as an adjunct therapy.

Conclusions:

Biofeedback is a valuable non-pharmacological intervention.
Its application is expanding in conventional medical care.
Further research can elucidate optimal usage patterns.