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Biofeedback as therapy in Raynaud's disease.

J T Sappington, E M Fiorito, K A Brehony

    Biofeedback and Self-Regulation
    |June 1, 1979
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    Area of Science:

    • Psychosomatic Medicine
    • Vascular Biology
    • Behavioral Medicine

    Background:

    • Raynaud's disease involves vasospastic episodes triggered by psychological factors.
    • Understanding the psychosomatic aspects of Raynaud's disease is crucial for effective management.
    • Current treatments for Raynaud's disease have limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review etiological factors, biological mechanisms, and treatment efficacy for Raynaud's disease.
    • To explore the role of psychological stress and suppressed anger in Raynaud's disease.
    • To evaluate the potential of biofeedback as a therapeutic intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of etiological factors, biological mechanisms, and interventions for Raynaud's disease.
    • Analysis of studies on pharmaceutical, surgical, and biofeedback therapies.
    • Examination of the impact of emotional stress on vasospastic episodes.

    Main Results:

    • Emotional stress is a sufficient trigger for vasospastic episodes in Raynaud's disease.
    • Pharmaceutical and surgical interventions show limited long-term efficacy and potential side effects.
    • Biofeedback techniques show sparse but encouraging results, often confounded by adjunctive therapies.

    Conclusions:

    • Raynaud's disease offers a model for understanding psychosomatic illness.
    • Stress management and biofeedback present potential avenues for treatment.
    • Further research is needed to validate biofeedback efficacy in Raynaud's disease.

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