Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related Disorders
Biofeedback is a therapeutic method of obtaining better awareness of physiological functions based on principles of operant conditioning and learning in general. While patient observes changes in physiological parameters in real-time (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate variability, temperature, electro...
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| author | Slavikova M. Sekaninova N. Bona Olexova L. Visnovcova Z. Tonhajzerova I. |
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| description | Biofeedback is a therapeutic method of obtaining better awareness of physiological functions based on principles of operant conditioning and learning in general. While patient observes changes in physiological parameters in real-time (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate variability, temperature, electrodermal activity, etc.), he/she learns how to manipulate them at will. By means of this technique, individuals can improve their mental, emotional, and physical health. Clinical biofeedback training becomes popular for treating a variety of medical conditions, manage ment of disease symptoms, and improvement of overall health through training of stress management. There is no center or group to systematically deal with biofeedback methods in Slovakia, except the Slovak Institute of CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) that teaches biofeedback as a therapeutic method. However, biofeedback and its opportunities have a relatively long history of exploration and practice, which is the best precondition for positive changes in this area. The review article aims to provide an insight to biofeedback training as a non-pharmacological therapeutic tool in stress management and stress-related diseases and disorders. The article also describes biofeedback modalities and efficacy on various medical conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8b068281ee83473fb68627305a8ee76e2023-07-17T05:26:05ZengSciendoActa Medica Martiniana1338-41392020-04-012011810.2478/acm-2020-0001Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related DisordersSlavikova M.0Sekaninova N.1Bona Olexova L.2Visnovcova Z.3Tonhajzerova I.4Department of Physiology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, SlovakiaDepartment of Physiology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, SlovakiaDepartment of Physiology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, SlovakiaBiomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, SlovakiaDepartment of Physiology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, SlovakiaBiofeedback is a therapeutic method of obtaining better awareness of physiological functions based on principles of operant conditioning and learning in general. While patient observes changes in physiological parameters in real-time (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate variability, temperature, electrodermal activity, etc.), he/she learns how to manipulate them at will. By means of this technique, individuals can improve their mental, emotional, and physical health. Clinical biofeedback training becomes popular for treating a variety of medical conditions, manage ment of disease symptoms, and improvement of overall health through training of stress management. There is no center or group to systematically deal with biofeedback methods in Slovakia, except the Slovak Institute of CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) that teaches biofeedback as a therapeutic method. However, biofeedback and its opportunities have a relatively long history of exploration and practice, which is the best precondition for positive changes in this area. The review article aims to provide an insight to biofeedback training as a non-pharmacological therapeutic tool in stress management and stress-related diseases and disorders. The article also describes biofeedback modalities and efficacy on various medical conditions.https://doi.org/10.2478/acm-2020-0001biofeedbackautonomic nervous systemself-regulationnon-pharmacological therapy |
| spellingShingle | Slavikova M. Sekaninova N. Bona Olexova L. Visnovcova Z. Tonhajzerova I. Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related Disorders Acta Medica Martiniana biofeedback autonomic nervous system self-regulation non-pharmacological therapy |
| title | Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related Disorders |
| title_full | Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related Disorders |
| title_fullStr | Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related Disorders |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related Disorders |
| title_short | Biofeedback – A Promising Non Pharmacological Tool of Stress – Related Disorders |
| title_sort | biofeedback a promising non pharmacological tool of stress related disorders |
| topic | biofeedback autonomic nervous system self-regulation non-pharmacological therapy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/acm-2020-0001 |
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