Problems Inherent in Assessing Biofeedback Efficacy Studies

Author: Yucha C.B.¹

Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Volume 27, Number 1, March 2002 , pp. 99-106(8)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This paper discusses some of the problems involved in drawing conclusions across studies about the efficacy of biofeedback. It focuses on biofeedback for the treatment of hypertension, but the same difficulties arise when considering the effect of biofeedback in other disorders. Large multicenter studies using the same inclusion and exclusion criteria, biofeedback protocol, and methodology are badly needed if biofeedback practitioners are ever going to demonstrate the real effectiveness of biofeedback.

Keywords: review; hypertension; biofeedback

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: University of Florida College of Nursing, PO Box 100187, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0187; yuchacb@nursing.ufl.edu

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