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Psychophysiological Stress Assessment Using Biofeedback
Published on: July 31, 2009
A Clinical Consult to Explain the Biofeedback Process
Richard A Sherman1, Cecile B Evans2
1Department of Psychophysiology, College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, Saybrook University, Pasadena, CA; Behavioral Medicine Research and Training Foundation, Port Angeles, WA.
Clinical Issue:
Psychophysiological assessments and biofeedback-based interventions for chronic for chronic pain can be highly effective. The purpose of this clinical consultation was to provide an overview of the psychophysiological assessment process and present a primer on biofeedback for chronic pain. The biofeedback process was presented by a biofeedback content expert, with photos and diagrams.
Practice Recommendations:
Nurses advocate for non-pharmacological pain interventions. However, biofeedback is a practice that has been overlooked and underutilized in nursing. This clinical consultation is meant to educate clinical nurses on psychophysiological assessment and biofeedback for chronic pain.
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